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Mrs. Ruth's Balsamic Fig Baked Brie

Mrs. Ruth's Balsamic Fig Baked Brie

Golden puff pastry wrapped around melted brie and a generous spoonful of Mrs. Ruth’s Balsamic Fig Jam — finished with toasted walnuts, fresh thyme, and flaky sea salt. Elegant, effortless, and always the first thing to disappear.

Prep Time: 10 minutes | Cook Time: 25 minutes | Total Time: 35 minutes | Servings: 8–10

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 wheel brie (8 oz), rind on
  • 1/2 cup Mrs. Ruth's Balsamic Fig Jam, plus more for serving
  • 1/4 cup toasted walnuts or pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Flaky sea salt for finishing
  • Crackers, sliced baguette, apple slices, and grapes for serving

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Place the brie wheel in the center.
  3. Spoon Balsamic Fig Jam generously over the top of the brie. Scatter toasted nuts and thyme leaves over the jam.
  4. Fold the pastry up and over the brie, pleating as needed to enclose it fully. Press to seal. Flip seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
  5. Brush all over with egg wash. Score the top lightly with a knife if desired.
  6. Bake 22–25 minutes until deep golden brown and puffed.
  7. Let rest 5 minutes before serving — this allows the cheese to settle slightly so it doesn’t pour out immediately when cut. Finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt.
  8. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, apple slices, and grapes. Spoon extra Balsamic Fig Jam alongside for dipping.

Tips & Notes

  • Don’t skip the rest: 5 minutes out of the oven makes the difference between a perfect molten center and a puddle of cheese.
  • Make it ahead: Assemble the wrapped brie up to 24 hours ahead, refrigerate, and bake just before serving — ideal for entertaining.
  • No puff pastry? Bake the brie unwrapped in a small cast iron skillet at 375°F for 12–15 minutes — still stunning, and even easier.
  • Elevate it: Add a drizzle of honey and a few fresh fig slices over the jam before wrapping for an extra layer of richness.
  • Wine pairing: The deep, tangy notes of Balsamic Fig Jam pair beautifully with a Pinot Noir or a dry Riesling.

Flavor Pairings We Love

  • Mrs. Ruth’s Balsamic Fig Jam → brie, aged cheddar, toasted walnuts, prosciutto, apple slices, honey
  • Mrs. Ruth’s Orange Fig Marmalade → brie, cream cheese, toasted pecans, fresh thyme
  • Mrs. Ruth’s Belgian Chocolate Cherry Jam → mascarpone, dark chocolate, vanilla ice cream
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