Description
This Garden Party Baked Brie Tart is an elegant and easy-to-make appetizer featuring creamy brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, drizzled with honey, and topped with crunchy pistachios and edible flowers. Perfect for spring or summer entertaining, this tart offers a delightful balance of rich, sweet, and nutty flavors with a stunning presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel of brie (6–8 oz), rind on
Toppings and Garnishes
- ¼ cup honey, plus more for drizzling
- ¼ cup chopped pistachios
- Edible flowers (like pansies, violets, marigolds)
- Fresh thyme or mint for garnish (optional)
Other
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to ensure easy cleanup and prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry and Brie. Lightly roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth and slightly enlarge it, then place the wheel of brie in the center of the pastry.
- Wrap the Brie. Fold the edges of the puff pastry up and over the brie, pleating the pastry so it covers the cheese mostly but leaves the top partially open to showcase the brie’s rind.
- Apply Egg Wash. Beat the egg and brush it over the exposed puff pastry to ensure a beautiful golden, glossy finish after baking.
- Bake the Tart. Place the tart on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Add Toppings. While the tart is still warm, drizzle the top generously with honey and sprinkle the chopped pistachios evenly over it for added texture and sweetness.
- Garnish and Serve. Just before serving, adorn the tart with fresh edible flowers and optionally some fresh thyme or mint leaves to give a fresh, garden-inspired look and flavor.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier handling and folding.
- You can substitute pistachios with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- For a completely wrapped tart, fold the pastry fully around the brie, but leaving the top open creates an elegant presentation.
- Use fresh edible flowers that are safe for consumption and pesticide-free.
- The tart is best served warm to enjoy the melted brie and flaky pastry.
