Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake)
Layers of buttery phyllo, creamy brie, and crisp apples baked with custard, honey, and walnuts—this Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake) is an elegant appetizer perfect for gatherings.
12 Servings
Ingredients
- 1 1 lb box phyllo dough, thawed
- 1 cup unsalted butter melted
- 6 oz brie cheese thinly sliced
- 1 –2 apples thinly sliced
- 1 cup whole milk
- 2 large eggs
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 teaspoon dried thyme
- 1/2 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1 1/2 teaspoons salt
- 1/3 cup honey
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
Instructions
Prepare the oven and pan:
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish.
Arrange the phyllo dough:
- Working with two sheets at a time, crinkle the phyllo into accordion-style folds and place them into the prepared baking dish. Repeat with remaining sheets until the dish is filled. Lightly fluff the folds for even spacing.
Initial bake:
- Place the baking dish in the oven and bake for 10 minutes.
Add butter:
- Remove from the oven and drizzle melted butter evenly over the phyllo folds. Return to the oven and bake for an additional 10 minutes.
Prepare custard mixture:
- In a medium bowl, whisk together milk, eggs, sugar, thyme, garlic powder, and salt until smooth. A bowl with a pour spout is ideal.
Insert apples and brie:
- Remove the baking dish from the oven and carefully tuck apple slices and brie into the folds of the phyllo dough.
Add custard:
- Pour the prepared milk mixture evenly over the top, allowing it to soak into the folds.
Final bake:
- Return to the oven and bake for 30–35 minutes, or until golden brown and set.
Finish and serve:
- Drizzle with honey and garnish with chopped walnuts. Allow to cool slightly before slicing into portions. Serve warm.
Notes
To make this Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake) gluten free, substitute with certified gluten-free phyllo dough or gluten-free puff pastry. Confirm that all seasonings and brie are labeled gluten free before use.