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Golden puff pastry–wrapped pears drizzled with honey and garnished with fresh thyme, displayed on a wooden board

Pear in Puff Pastry with Brie and Honey

These elegant Pears in Puff Pastry with Brie and Honey are the perfect easy-but-impressive appetizer or dessert. Tender baked pears filled with creamy Brie, wrapped in golden puff pastry, and finished with a warm drizzle of honey - simple, stunning, and unbelievably delicious. A gorgeous holiday recipe and a show-stopping treat for entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 30 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 3
Course: Appetizer, Dessert, Side Dish
Cuisine: American, French, Mediterranean
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 3 Bosc pears washed and peeled
  • 1 sheet puff pastry rolled out and divided
  • 3 small cubes Brie cheese
  • 1 egg yolk
  • 1 tsp powdered sugar
  • 2 tbsp honey
  • Fresh thyme leaves optional

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 360°F (180°C).
  2. Peel the pears and slice off the bottoms so they stand upright.
  3. Gently hollow out the center to remove the core. Place a cube of Brie inside each pear.
  4. Cut one-third of the puff pastry sheet into 3 squares and place them on a baking tray.
  5. Cut the remaining pastry into long, thin strips.
  6. Stand each pear on a pastry square and wrap the strips around the pear in a spiral pattern.
  7. Brush the pears with egg yolk and sprinkle lightly with powdered sugar.
  8. Bake for 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
  9. Drizzle with honey while warm and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy.

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