Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Apricot and Rosemary Chutney

Vegetarian
Health score
12%
Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Apricot and Rosemary Chutney
45 min.
16
779kcal

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Embark on a delightful culinary journey with this exquisite Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Apricot and Rosemary Chutney. Perfect for gatherings, this vegetarian appetizer is not only elegant but also incredibly delicious. With a preparation time of just 45 minutes and serving up to 16 persons, it's an ideal choice for your next dinner party or casual get-together. Each serving contains 779 kcal, providing a satisfying and hearty snack.

This recipe features a luscious Brie cheese wheel wrapped in buttery, herb-infused phyllo pastry, creating a crispy, golden exterior that contrasts beautifully with the creamy, rich interior. The apricot and rosemary chutney adds a tangy, fruity sweetness that complements the savory flavors of the cheese and phyllo. The presentation is truly impressive, with the chutney spread over the cheese like a blanket and the phyllo folded into delicate roses on top.

Served with thinly sliced apples, fresh baguettes, and an assortment of dried apricots and cherries, this dish is versatile and can be enjoyed as an antipasti, starter, snack, or appetizer. The combination of flavors and textures will tantalize your taste buds, making it a memorable dish for all your guests.

To elevate your dining experience, this recipe includes a homemade apricot and rosemary chutney, made from scratch with dried tart cherries, chopped apricots, and fresh rosemary. The chutney is simmered until thick and flavorful, then chilled to allow the flavors to meld together. The phyllo pastry is layered with melted butter and fresh rosemary, creating a flaky, aromatic crust that encases the Brie and chutney.

With its impressive presentation and delectable flavors, the Phyllo-Wrapped Brie with Apricot and Rosemary Chutney is sure to be a hit at your next gathering. Give it a try and impress your friends and family with your culinary skills.

Ingredients

  • 16 servings apples thinly sliced
  • 16 servings crusty baguette fresh thinly sliced
  • 0.5 cup blanched slivered almonds toasted
  • 32 ounce round of président brie 
  • 0.1 teaspoon ground pepper 
  • 0.8 cup cherries dried
  • 16 servings cherries dried
  • 0.7 cup apple cider vinegar 
  • 12 ounces apricot dried chopped
  • 1.5 tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • 4.5 tablespoons rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • large garlic clove finely chopped
  • 0.7 cup brown sugar packed ()
  • teaspoons lemon zest grated
  • pound sheets dough fresh frozen thawed
  • large onion red chopped
  • 0.5 teaspoon salt 
  • sprigs rosemary fresh (such as rosemary, sage,a and chives)
  • cup butter unsalted melted (2 sticks)
  • cup water 

Equipment

  • bowl
  • baking sheet
  • sauce pan
  • oven
  • knife
  • plastic wrap
  • aluminum foil
  • kitchen towels
  • spatula
  • kitchen scissors

Directions

  1. Combine all ingredients except almonds in heavy large saucepan. Bring to boil over medium-high heat, stirring until sugar dissolves. Reduce heat to medium-low; simmer until most liquid has evaporated and chutney is thick, stirring occasionally, about 25 minutes.
  2. Mix in almonds.
  3. Transfer chutney to bowl.
  4. Chill until cold, about 3 hours. (Can be made 1 week ahead. Cover, keep chilled.)
  5. Brush heavy large baking sheet with butter; set aside. Unroll pastry. Cover with plastic wrap and damp kitchen towel.
  6. Transfer 2 stacked phyllo sheets to work surface, arranging 1 short side parallel to edge of work surface. Arrange 2 more stacked phyllo sheets on work surface, overlapping long side of first sheets by about 5 to 7 inches and forming rectangle about 18 by 17 inches.
  7. Brush pastry with butter; sprinkle 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary over.
  8. Place 2 more stacked sheets atop first set of 2 sheets, then 2 more stacked sheets atop second set of 2 sheets.
  9. Brush with butter and sprinkle with 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary. Repeat layering 1 more time with phyllo, butter and 1 1/2 tablespoons rosemary. (You will use a total of 12 sheets.)
  10. Using sharp knife or scissors, trim phyllo corners, forming approximately 17-inch oval. place Brie in center of phyllo.
  11. Spread 1 1/2 cups chutney evenly over cheese. Slide hand under 1 rounded corner of phyllo. Lift phyllo and fold onto top of cheese.
  12. Brush folded pastry with butter. Continue to lift phyllo in sections and to fold snugly over top of cheese, brushing with butter and pressing each section to adhere until cheese is wrapped (the top center 2 to 3 inches of cheese will not be covered). Use hand and metal spatula to transfer wrapped cheese to prepared baking sheet.
  13. Place 1 phyllo sheet on work surface.
  14. Brush with butter. Starting at 1 long side, fold 1 inch of pastry over. Continue folding pastry loosely over itself, forming 1-inch-wide strip of pastry over. Continue folding pastry loosely over itself, forming 1-inch-wide strip of pastry.
  15. Roll up strip into coil. Gather bottom edge of coil together, pinching to force top slightly open and forming rose.
  16. Place rose atop uncovered center of cheese.
  17. Brush with butter. Repeat with 2 more sheets of phyllo, forming 2 more roses.
  18. Place atop cheese, covering opening completely. Chill 3 hours. (Can be made 1 day ahead. Cover with plastic; keep chilled.)
  19. Position rack in center of oven and preheat to 400F.
  20. Bake cheese until pastry is deep golden brown, covering roses loosely with foil if browning too quickly, about 25 minutes. (If cheese leaks from pastry during baking, press piece of foil over tear in pastry; continue baking.)
  21. Cool cheese on sheet 45 minutes.
  22. Using metal spatula, transfer warm cheese to large platter. Arrange herbs, dried fruit, baguette slices and apple slices around cheese.
  23. Cut cheese into wedges.

Nutrition Facts

Calories779kcal
Protein11.68%
Fat37.19%
Carbs51.13%

Properties

Glycemic Index
27.82
Glycemic Load
37.57
Inflammation Score
-9
Nutrition Score
23.293043530506%

Flavonoids

Cyanidin
45.23mg
Pelargonidin
0.4mg
Peonidin
2.21mg
Catechin
7.2mg
Epigallocatechin
0.66mg
Epicatechin
12.03mg
Epicatechin 3-gallate
0.08mg
Epigallocatechin 3-gallate
0.12mg
Naringenin
0.19mg
Luteolin
0.09mg
Isorhamnetin
0.42mg
Kaempferol
0.49mg
Myricetin
0.08mg
Quercetin
7.27mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:779.24kcal
38.96%
Fat:33g
50.77%
Saturated Fat:18.15g
113.46%
Carbohydrates:102.08g
34.03%
Net Carbohydrates:93.47g
33.99%
Sugar:49.32g
54.79%
Cholesterol:87.2mg
29.07%
Sodium:971.1mg
42.22%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:23.31g
46.62%
Vitamin B1:0.63mg
42.06%
Vitamin B2:0.71mg
41.77%
Selenium:26.79µg
38.27%
Manganese:0.74mg
37.24%
Folate:144.52µg
36.13%
Fiber:8.61g
34.45%
Vitamin A:1613.16IU
32.26%
Iron:4.85mg
26.93%
Phosphorus:265.62mg
26.56%
Vitamin B3:5.26mg
26.32%
Potassium:888.4mg
25.38%
Calcium:234.71mg
23.47%
Vitamin B6:0.36mg
18.14%
Magnesium:70.66mg
17.66%
Vitamin C:14.53mg
17.61%
Vitamin E:2.62mg
17.45%
Copper:0.35mg
17.3%
Vitamin B12:0.96µg
15.99%
Zinc:2.35mg
15.68%
Vitamin B5:1.22mg
12.15%
Vitamin K:10.09µg
9.61%
Vitamin D:0.5µg
3.31%
Source:Epicurious