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Pumpkin Shaped Baked Brie (Puff Pastry)

A stunning fall baked brie shaped like a pumpkin — molten cheese wrapped in golden puff pastry with optional pumpkin butter or cranberry filling, a cinnamon-stick stem, and easy make-ahead steps.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 220
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients

  • 1 brie wheel (8–12 oz; up to 16 oz for a crowd)
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 2–3 Tbsp pumpkin butter or cranberry jam
  • 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 egg + 1 tsp water (egg wash)
  • 1 cinnamon stick (stem)
  • 1 sage leaf or pastry leaf (optional garnish)
  • 4 pieces kitchen twine

Equipment

  • Sheet pan
  • Parchment paper
  • small knife
  • pastry brush
  • kitchen twine
  • oven

Method

  • Heat oven to 400°F (204°C) and line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
  • (Optional) Split brie horizontally and spread pumpkin butter or cranberry jam with nuts between layers; reassemble.
  • Center the brie on puff pastry; brush edges with egg wash, then gather and seal underneath.
  • Tie 4 twine pieces around the wrapped brie to form 6–8 pumpkin-like segments.
  • Brush with egg wash, poke a tiny vent on top, and bake for 18–22 minutes until golden brown.
  • Let rest 5 minutes; snip and remove twine. Insert a cinnamon stick as the stem, garnish with a sage or pastry leaf, and serve warm.

Nutrition

Calories: 220kcalCarbohydrates: 16gProtein: 7gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 330mgPotassium: 100mgSugar: 3gVitamin A: 250IUCalcium: 80mgIron: 0.8mg

Notes

Air Fryer: Cook at 330°F (166°C) for 12–16 minutes on parchment.
Cheese Ball Alternative: For a pumpkin-shaped cheese ball, use cream cheese mixed with shredded cheddar; chill, wrap with twine to shape, and serve cold.
Serving Board: Serve warm on a fall charcuterie board with fruit, nuts, and crostini. Pair with Pumpkin Oatmeal Cream Pies, Crustless Pumpkin Pie, or Vegan Pumpkin Pie for a festive spread.
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