Ingredients:

  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
  • ½ cup canned pumpkin puree (120g)
  • 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice (5g)
  • 2 tablespoons maple syrup (30ml)
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract (2.5ml)
  • ⅓ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (50g)
  • 2 tablespoons brown sugar (30g)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed (optional for wrapping)
  • Fresh herbs (like thyme or rosemary) for garnish

Instructions:

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
  2. In a small mixing bowl, combine pumpkin puree, pumpkin pie spice, maple syrup, and vanilla extract. Stir until smooth.
  3. If desired, cut the top rind off the brie to expose the cheese. Alternatively, leave the rind on for a more robust flavor.
  4. Place brie in a baking dish, then top it with the pumpkin mixture.
  5. In a separate bowl, mix the chopped nuts with brown sugar and a pinch of salt. Sprinkle this mixture over the pumpkin layer.
  6. Bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and melty, and the topping is golden.
  7. Remove from oven and let cool for a few minutes. Garnish with fresh herbs and serve warm with crackers or sliced bread.