Baked Brie with Fig Jam in Kataifi Pastry
 
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Recipe type: Appetizer
Serves: 6 portions
Ingredients
  • 1 wheel of brie, about 8 oz.
  • 3 TBSP. fig jam
  • --- handful of shredded filo dough, thawed
  • 3 TBSP. melted butter
  • --- toasted crostini
  • --- sliced red pears
  • --- pomegranate seeds for garnish (optional)
Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place the brie on a small baking dish, lined with parchment paper. Top with the fig jam and spread evenly.
  2. Gently loosen or break the strands of the kataifi apart. Wrap the loose clumps of the shredded filo around the top and the sides of the cheese. Brush liberally with the melted butter.
  3. Bake until the kataifi is crisp and golden brown—about 15-20 minutes depending on how thick the wheel of brie is. Garnish with a few pomegranate seeds. Serve on a cheese board with toasted crostini and sliced pears.
Notes
You can also use camembert instead of brie. If you can't find kataifi, you can use regular filo dough. Just wrap two buttered pieces of filo around the wheel of brie and proceed with the recipe.
Recipe by Marilena's Kitchen at https://marilenaskitchen.com/baked-brie-with-fig-jam-in-kataifi-pastry/