Baked Brie with Onion

Directions

1. 1

   Step 1

   

   Thaw the puff pastry. Peel the onion. Prepare a frying pan and a baking dish.

   TipRegular yellow onion can be used instead of red onion. To remove bitterness, pour boiling water over it and pat dry. This article will show you how to properly thaw puff pastry.

2. 2

   Step 2

   

   Slice the onion into thin half-rings. Heat vegetable oil in a frying pan over medium heat. Add the onion and cook, stirring, until soft.

3. 3

   Step 3

   

   Salt the sautéed onion, pour in the sherry and Worcestershire sauce, mix the ingredients, and simmer for another 2–3 minutes until the liquid evaporates.

   TipInstead of sherry, you can use white wine or wine vinegar.

4. 4

   Step 4

   

   Sprinkle the table with 1 tbsp flour, place the dough sheet, and carefully roll it out in one direction. Place the Brie wheel in the center and distribute the cooled onion on top. Gather the dough edges towards the center and pinch them together tightly.

   TipDo not roll the dough too thin, or it will lose its layered texture.

5. 5

   Step 5

   

   Transfer the blank to a baking sheet lined with parchment. Crack the egg into a separate bowl, beat it slightly, and brush the dough with this mixture.

6. 6

   Step 6

   

   Place the dish in a preheated oven at 180 °C for 25 minutes. Then let the appetizer cool for 10–15 minutes.

7. 7

   Step 7

   

   Serve the baked Brie hot. Accompany the appetizer with slices of toasted baguette, which are convenient for dipping into the melted cheese.