Ingredients:

  • 1 (10-ounce) wheel of high-quality Brie, chilled
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but cold
  • 1 tablespoon all-purpose flour for dusting
  • 1/4 cup raw honey
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnut halves, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1/2 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon cold water
  • 1 pinch granulated sugar

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). On a lightly floured surface, roll out the cold puff pastry sheet until it is roughly 2 inches wider than your cheese wheel on all sides.
  2. Position the chilled wheel of Brie in the center of the pastry. Top the Brie with the chopped walnuts and fresh thyme.
  3. Drizzle 2 tablespoons of the honey directly over the nuts. Fold the corners of the pastry up and over the cheese, overlapping them to create a pleated look.
  4. Press the pastry firmly to seal. Flip the entire bundle over onto a parchment-lined baking sheet so the pleats are on the bottom (seam-side down).
  5. In a small bowl, whisk together the egg, water, and a pinch of granulated sugar. Brush the egg wash generously over the top and sides of the pastry.
  6. Bake for 20 minutes until the crust is a deep mahogany golden brown. Remove from the oven and drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of honey and a sprinkle of flaky sea salt before serving.