The Vegan Baked Brie with Roasted Plums and Thyme is a tasty appetizer. This recipe takes 50 minutes to prepare, and you may serve it at holidays, breakfasts, events, feasts, lunches, get-togethers, celebrations, or functions. It contains vegan brie, vegan puff pastry, plums, maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, brown sugar, thyme leaves, salt, and olive oil. We may pair this starter with crackers, arugula salad, grapes, pecans, a vegan cheese board, herbal tea, lemon water, or vegan pesto. You may keep this Vegan Baked Brie with Roasted Plums and Thyme for three days in the refrigerator.
STATS:
- Total time: 50 minutes
- Serving size: 1 slice
- Cuisine: European
- Cooking time: 35 minutes
- Course: Appetizer
- Diet: Vegan
- Serving: 6–8 slices per wheel
- Calories: 280–330 kcal
- Preparation time: 15 minutes
EQUIPMENT:
- Baking tray
- Chopping board
- Small bowl
- Pastry brush
- Knife
- Baking paper
INGREDIENTS:
- One sheet vegan puff pastry
- 3–4 ripe plums
- One tsp thyme leaves
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- One tbsp brown sugar
- 1–2 tbsp olive oil
- One round vegan brie
- Pinch of salt
- One tbsp balsamic vinegar
INGREDIENT NOTES:
VEGAN BRIE:
- This is the basic ingredient that provides the creamy center to the vegan recipe. You may use homemade cashew cream wheels as per your preference.
VEGAN PUFF PASTRY:
- It makes the flaky crust around the brie. You may use vegan phyllo dough as an alternative.
PLUMS:
- Plums give juicy sweetness to the recipe. It includes tartness after roasting. You may use peaches, cherries, or black plums as another choice.
MAPLE SYRUP:
- Maple syrup includes natural sweetness and makes the glossy roasted glaze on the fruits. You may use agave syrup as per your choice.
BALSAMIC VINEGAR:
- It includes acidity and depth to the dish. Balsamic vinegar maintains the sweetness of maple syrup and plum. Apple cider vinegar is a great substitute as well.
BROWN SUGAR:
- Brown sugar caramelizes the plums during roasting and gives deep natural sweetness. You may use coconut sugar, maple sugar, or muscovado sugar as per your preference.
THYME LEAVES:
- They include an earthy taste and pleasant aroma in the meal. You may use oregano as an alternative.
OLIVE OIL:
- We use olive oil to coat the pastry, so it gets golden during baking. Use avocado oil if not adding olive oil.
INSTRUCTIONS:
- First, heat the oven to 200°C and cover the sheet with baking paper.
- Put plum halves on the tray, then drizzle maple syrup, pinch of salt, brown sugar, thyme leaves, & balsamic vinegar on them.
- Gently toss the plums and roast for 20 minutes.
- Include vegan brie in the center of the pastry sheet then fold them.
- Seal the edges and flip seam-side down on the tray.
- Coat the pastry using oil to bake for 25 minutes.
- Then cool them for 10 minutes and include roasted plums with their juices on the pastry.
- Lastly, sprinkle fresh thyme leaves on top.
SERVING SUGGESTIONS:
BREADS:
- Sourdough baguette
- Ciabatta slices
- Rustic bread
- Crackers
- Crostini
SALADS:
- Arugula salad
- Mixed greens salad
- Pear walnut salad
- Cucumber salad
- Apple slaw
FRUITS:
- Figs
- Grapes
- Pear slices
- Pomegranate seeds
- Strawberries
EXTRAS:
- Vegan cheese board
- Hummus
- Olive tapenade
- Vegan pesto
- Roasted garlic spread
DRINKS:
- Sparkling grape juice
- Herbal tea
- Apple cider
- Lemon water
- Cranberry spritzer
TIPS:
- Avoid overfilling the pastry with plums; include them as a topping.
- Cool the brie after baking to get a better result.
- Include crushed nuts on top for extra crunch.
- Keep the pastry puff cold to get better flakiness.
STORAGE INFORMATION:
FRIDGE:
- Keep the dish in the box for 3 days.
FREEZER:
- You may wrap the unbaked brie and freeze it for 30 days.
FAQs:
Can I make this dish early?
- Yes, you may assemble the wrap brie and refrigerate it for later use.
Is sugar good to exclude?
- Yes, if you want less caramelized plums.
What is a good substitute for vegan brie?
- You may use soft cashew cream wheels as an alternative.
NUTRITIONAL INFORMATION:
Calories: 305 kcal
Net carbs: 24 g
Total carbs: 30 grams
Fiber: 3 g
Protein: 5 grams
Fat: 19 g
Sodium: 250 milligrams
Potassium: 190 mg
Calcium: 35 milligrams
Iron: 1.7 mg
Vitamin A: 110 IU
