Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche
If you've got yeast, brie and prosciutto, you're most of the way to this French side: about 85 minutes of cooking across 13 steps. Below: the ingredients split into pantry staples and a quick shopping list, a built-in serving scaler, and the method in 13 steps.
You'll mainly reach for oven and mixer. At medium difficulty across 13 steps, it's manageable with a little attention.
What you'll need
Shopping list (3)
Pantry staples (you likely have these)
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How to make it
- Mix the flour, 1 tsp salt, caster sugar, yeast, milk and eggs together in a mixer using the dough attachment for 5 mins until the dough is smooth.
- Add the butter and mix for a further 4 mins on medium speed.
- Scrape the dough bowl and mix again for 1 min.
- Place the dough in a container, cover with cling film and leave in the fridge for at least 6 hrs before using.
- Wrap the Brie in the prosciutto and set aside.
- Turn out the dough onto a lightly floured surface.
- Roll into a 25cm circle.
- Place the wrapped Brie in the middle of the circle and fold the edges in neatly.
- Put the parcel onto a baking tray lined with baking parchment and brush with beaten egg.
- Chill in the fridge for 30 mins, then brush again with beaten egg and chill for a further 30 mins.
- Leave to rise for 1 hr at room temperature.
- Heat oven to 200C/180C fan/gas 6, then bake for 22 mins.
- Serve warm.
You'll use: Oven · Mixer · Baking tray
Watch how it's made
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Ingredient substitutions
- Milk
- any unsweetened plant milk · ½ cup evaporated milk + ½ cup water
- Eggs
- ¼ cup unsweetened applesauce (baking) · 1 tbsp ground flax + 3 tbsp water per egg
- Butter
- olive oil (¾ the amount) · coconut oil · margarine
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Tips & common questions
How long does Brie wrapped in prosciutto & brioche take to make?
About 85 minutes from start to finish — an estimate based on the 13 steps and 9 ingredients. Times vary with your kitchen and how much prep you do ahead.
What can I use instead of milk?
Try any unsweetened plant milk. See the substitutions section above for more swaps.
Can I scale this recipe up or down?
Yes — use the servings control above the ingredients and every quantity rescales automatically (fractions included). Cooking times stay roughly the same; very large batches may need a little longer.
How should I store leftovers?
Cool leftovers quickly, refrigerate in an airtight container, and eat within 3 days. Reheat until piping hot throughout.
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