Can I make this baked Camembert Galette ahead of time?

Yes, sort of. You can assemble the cheese wheel with its jam, fruit, and nut layers up to 1 day in advance. Wrap it tightly, and then store it in the refrigerator. When you’re ready to serve, place it on the puff pastry, fold the edges, brush with the egg wash, and bake fresh. I strongly recommend baking this the day of, as the texture falls off very quickly, and it does not reheat well.

Can I substitute fresh fruit inside the Galette Instead of dried?

I recommend using dried fruit for the inner layers, as fresh fruit releases too much moisture while baking, which can soak into the pastry dough. Save fresh fruit for the top crown and for serving.

How do I reheat Leftover Baked Camembert?

Leftover galette on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a 350 degrees F oven for 8-10 minutes, until the cheese is warmed through and the crust becomes flaky again. I do not recommend microwaving, as that will render the puff pastry soft and chewy rather than crispy. Bear in mind that this recipe is best enjoyed fresh from the oven.

Baked Camembert Galette in Puff Pastry with Caramelized Apples

Name: Baked Camembert Galette in Puff Pastry with Caramelized Apples
Prep time: 10 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 30 min
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 1 16 oz. wheel of Camembert cheese (you can also use Brie); 1 sheet of puff pastry; ¼ cup apple jam; 1 tablespoon honey; 1 tablespoon lemon juice; ¼ teaspoon salt; ¼ teaspoon cinnamon; ¼ teaspoon black pepper; 1 egg, beaten; Fresh rosemary sprigs plus more for garnish; ¼ cup pecans, chopped; ¼ cup dried apricots, chopped; ¼ cup dried craisins, chopped; 1 apple, sliced thin; 2 tablespoons butter; 2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Description

Flaky puff pastry galette layered with sliced Camembert, spiced apple jam, pecans, and craisins, crowned with warm caramelized apples and fresh rosemary.

Ingredients

Units Scale

1 16 oz. wheel of Camembert cheese (you can also use Brie)
1 sheet of puff pastry
1/4 cup apple jam
1 tablespoon honey
1 tablespoon lemon juice
1/4 teaspoon salt
1/4 teaspoon cinnamon
1/4 teaspoon black pepper
1 egg, beaten
Fresh rosemary sprigs plus more for garnish

For the Toppings:

1/4 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup dried apricots, chopped
1/4 cup dried craisins, chopped

For the Caramelized Apple:

1 apple, sliced thin
2 tablespoons butter
2 tablespoons cinnamon sugar

Instructions

Preheat oven to 400 °F.
In a small bowl, whisk together apple jam, lemon juice, honey, salt, cinnamon, and pepper. Set aside.
Slice the camembert wheel in half, horizontally.
Roll out the puff pastry sheet slightly. Transfer to a parchment-lined baking sheet.
Drizzle the apple jam spread over the puff pastry.
Place one half of the cheese in the center of the pastry sheet.
Top more of the apple jam on top of the cheese.
Sprinkle the chopped pecans, apricots, craisins, and a few rosemary leaves on top.
Place the other half of the cheese directly on top and drizzle with more apple jam.
Top with pecans, apricots, and craisins.
Fold over the edges of the puff pastry inwards toward the cheese wheel, as you would with a galette. Brush the dough with the beaten egg.
Bake for 20 minutes or until the crust has puffed up and is deeply golden.
While the cheese is baking, in a small saucepan over high heat, melt butter and sprinkle in cinnamon sugar. Fry the apples until golden.
Top the baked cheese with the caramelized apples, garnish with rosemary if desired. Serve hot and enjoy!

Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: American