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hyper-realistic photo of, Crisp, bright studio white lighting, minimal shadows, no dark images, photographed on a light wooden kitchen counter with a smooth white subway tile backsplash, a baked mummy brie wrapped in deep golden puff pastry strips loosely layered like uneven bandages with small gaps showing melted brie beneath, two small dark raisin eyes pressed gently near the top, gooey cheese oozing naturally with a thin streak of raspberry jam seeping unevenly from one side, resting on a simple white round plate surrounded by plain crackers and red grapes for serving.

Mummy Brie

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A wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry strips and baked until golden brown. Gooey cheese inside with a fun mummy look makes this a festive Halloween appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 1 wheel brie cheese about 8 ounces
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 1 egg beaten
  • 2 raisins for eyes or candy eyes added after baking, or sliced olives if savory is preferred
  • Optional: 1 tablespoon fig jam or raspberry preserves
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon honey for drizzling
  • Optional: 1 teaspoon everything bagel seasoning
  • Optional: 2 sprigs fresh thyme

Instructions
 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  • Place brie wheel in the center of the puff pastry sheet.
  • Cut puff pastry into thin strips with a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
  • Drape pastry strips loosely over the brie in random crisscrosses, leaving small gaps so cheese can peek through.
  • Save two strips to form a brow line where the eyes will go.
  • If using jam, spread it lightly over the brie before adding pastry strips.
  • If using herbs, tuck them under the pastry strips.
  • Brush pastry strips with beaten egg to create shine and help browning.
  • Bake for 18–22 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
  • Remove from oven and cool 5 minutes before serving.
  • Add raisin eyes on top after baking. If using olives, bake them in place with the pastry.
  • Serve warm with crackers, grapes, or sliced apples.