Description
Brie pumpkin with spiced maple pumpkin butter is a decadent fall appetizer featuring creamy Brie wrapped in puff pastry and topped with sweet, spiced pumpkin butter. This dish is perfect for autumn gatherings, offering a delightful blend of flavors and a beautiful presentation.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (15-ounce) can pumpkin purée
- ¼ cup maple syrup
- ½ cup apple cider
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ⅛ teaspoon kosher salt
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 2 (8-ounce) wheels Brie cheese
- 1 large egg
- 1 cinnamon stick (for garnish)
- 2 medium sage leaves (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
- In a saucepan, combine pumpkin purée, maple syrup, apple cider, pumpkin pie spice, and salt. Cook over medium heat for 15-20 minutes until the pumpkin butter is fragrant and deepens in color. Remove from heat and cool.
- Roll out the puff pastry to remove creases. Use a 3-inch round cookie cutter or knife to cut the Brie into a slightly smaller circle.
- Spread 1 tablespoon of pumpkin butter on the larger Brie wheel, then stack the smaller wheel on top. Top with another tablespoon of pumpkin butter.
- Trim the puff pastry into a circle. Wrap the edges of the puff pastry around the Brie and seal the edges by pinching. Flip the Brie over so the seam is at the bottom.
- Wrap butchers twine around the Brie to form a pumpkin shape. Brush the puff pastry with the egg wash (1 egg whisked with 1 tablespoon water).
- Place on a baking sheet and bake for about 20 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove the butchers twine, add a cinnamon stick to the top for garnish, and serve with sage leaves.
Notes
- If you prefer, you can substitute store-bought pumpkin butter for the homemade version.
- Make sure to thaw the puff pastry properly before using to avoid cracking.
- For a vegan version, replace the Brie with plant-based cheese and the puff pastry with a dairy-free variety.
- If you don’t have butchers twine, you can use a paring knife to create indentations in the pastry to mimic the pumpkin shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 207 kcal
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 123mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 21mg