Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Jam

Ingredients:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry dough
• 1 wheel of French Brie
• 1/4 cup strawberry preserves
• 2 teaspoons chili crisp
• 1 egg, beaten
• 1 apple, sliced
• 1 pear, sliced
• Tangerines
• Storebought or homemade crackers
• Honey, for drizzling

Optional additions:

• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or almonds
• 1 tablespoon grated Parmesan cheese
• 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
• 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Prepare filling: In a small bowl, combine strawberry preserves and chili crisp.
3. Assemble pastry: On a parchment-lined baking sheet, roll out puff pastry. Place Brie in the center and top with strawberry preserve mixture.
4. Fold pastry: Carefully fold puff pastry over Brie. Brush with beaten egg and sprinkle with flaky sea salt (optional).
5. Bake: Bake for 30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
6. Serve: Serve immediately with sliced apple, pear, tangerines, crackers, and honey.

Optional additions:

• For extra flavor: Add chopped walnuts or almonds, grated Parmesan cheese, ground cinnamon, or ground nutmeg to the strawberry preserve mixture.
• For a spicier kick: Add a pinch of cayenne pepper or red pepper flakes to the strawberry preserve mixture.
• For a sweeter taste: Add a teaspoon of honey or agave nectar to the strawberry preserve mixture.

Enjoy your delicious and decadent Brie Pastry!