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Slice of the phyllo bake on a plate, highlighting the creamy brie and tender apple filling inside.

Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake)

Apple & Brie Crinkle Phyllo Bake made with flaky phyllo dough, melted butter, creamy brie, sliced apples, custard, honey, thyme, and walnuts.
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American, Mediterranean-inspired
Keyword: Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake)
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 12

Ingredients

  • 1 box phyllo dough 1 lb, thawed
  • 1 c butter melted
  • 6 oz brie cheese thinly sliced
  • 1 to 2 apples thinly sliced
  • 1 c milk
  • 2 large eggs
  • 2 tbsp sugar
  • 1 tsp dried thyme
  • 1/2 tsp garlic powder
  • 1 1/2 tsp salt
  • 1/3 c honey
  • 1/4 c walnuts chopped

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 350°F.
  • Grease a 9x13-inch baking dish with butter or nonstick cooking spray.
  • Working with 2 sheets of phyllo dough at a time, fold the sheets into accordion-style folds.
  • Place the folded phyllo dough into the prepared baking dish.
  • Repeat the process until all phyllo dough has been used.
  • Gently separate and fluff the folds to ensure they are evenly spaced throughout the dish.
  • Bake the folded phyllo dough for 10 minutes.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven.
  • Drizzle the melted butter evenly over the top of the baked phyllo.
  • Return the dish to the oven.
  • Bake for an additional 10 minutes.
  • While the buttered phyllo bakes, prepare the custard mixture.
  • In a medium bowl, whisk together the milk, eggs, sugar, dried thyme, garlic powder, and salt until fully combined.
  • Remove the baking dish from the oven.
  • Insert the thinly sliced apples and brie cheese evenly into the folds of the phyllo dough.
  • Pour the milk and egg mixture evenly over the phyllo, apples, and brie.
  • Return the baking dish to the oven.
  • Bake for 30 to 35 minutes, or until the top is golden brown and the custard is set.
  • Remove the dish from the oven.
  • Drizzle the warm bake with honey.
  • Sprinkle the chopped walnuts evenly over the top.
  • Allow the bake to cool slightly before slicing.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

To make this Apple & Brie Crinkle Recipe (Phyllo Bake) gluten free, replace the regular phyllo dough with certified gluten-free phyllo dough or a gluten-free pastry alternative.
Check that the brie cheese, walnuts, honey, dried thyme, garlic powder, and all packaged ingredients are labeled gluten free.
Use clean utensils, bowls, and a separate preparation surface to prevent gluten cross-contact, especially when preparing this recipe for someone with celiac disease or gluten sensitivity.