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This sweet-savory galette is party food at its finest, requiring just a few basic ingredients and 5 minutes of prep. Salty and slightly funky Brie is delightful with fruity jam and flaky puff pastry—if you want to be extra, you can make your own, but you can just as easily lean on the frozen sheets for convenience. Any jam will work here, so use what you’ve got. Fig and apricot are classic pairings with Brie, but blueberry, plum, orange marmalade, or even apple butter would be great.
Recipe information
Total Time
45 minutes
Yield
8–10 servings
Ingredients
1
½
8
3–4
1
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Preparation
Step 1
Place a rack in middle of oven; preheat to 375°. Roll out 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (one 14-oz. package or half of a 17.3-oz. package), thawed, on a lightly floured surface to a 13x11" rectangle. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a paring knife, lightly score a rectangle in pastry 1½" in from edges. Prick pastry inside border in several places with a fork.
Step 2
Spread ½ cup jam (such as fig or apricot) over pastry, staying within border. Arrange 8 oz. Brie, thinly sliced, on top of jam (it’s okay if it doesn’t cover completely). Break up 3–4 sprigs thyme and scatter over; season with freshly ground pepper.
Step 3
Fold pastry at score marks up and over filling, tucking and pleating as needed, to form an edge of crust around galette. Brush exposed crust with 1 large egg, beaten to blend.
Step 4
Bake galette until pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crisp, 30–40 minutes. Let cool before slicing.