45 mins, serves 4
Ingredients:
4 large sheets of brick pastry (feuille de brick) 
200g Brie de Meaux cheese, cut into 8 small pieces 
8 fresh figs, diced 
2 tablespoons of highquality balsamic vinegar 
2 teaspoons of honey 
A pinch of fresh thyme leaves 
Edible flowers and microgreens, for garnish 
Clarified butter, for brushing - Salt and pepper, to taste
The Process
1
Heat up
Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F). Begin by preparing the fig compote. Combine diced figs, a splash of water, honey, and cook over medium heat until jammy. Season with thyme, salt, and set aside.
2
Reduce
Prepare the balsamic reduction by simmering vinegar until it reduces by half. Set aside.
3
Brie Pastry
Brush each sheet of brick pastry with clarified butter, place Brie in the center, and fold into parcels. Seal edges.
4
Bake
Bake parcels for 10-15 minutes until golden.
5
Serve
Serve with fig compote, drizzle of balsamic reduction, and garnish with edible flowers and microgreens.
Chef Tips:
- Pair this starter with a light-bodied Chardonnay to complement the richness of Brie and the sweetness of the fig compote.
Bites & Vibes
Step into a classic French bistro where the aroma of Brie de Meaux and fresh figs mingles with the enchanting tunes of timeless French songs. This playlist, featuring iconic voices from the past, creates a nostalgic ambiance for your feuille de brick delight.
As each layer of pastry is delicately brushed with clarified butter, Edith Piaf’s “La Vie En Rose” and Charles Aznavour’s “La Bohème” set the scene, transporting you to a romantic Parisian soirée. The diced fresh figs, drizzled with high-quality balsamic vinegar and honey, become a culinary masterpiece, harmonizing with the poetic melodies of Serge Gainsbourg and Françoise Hardy.
Picture a quaint Parisian courtyard adorned with edible flowers and microgreens, where the notes of “La Mer” by Charles Trenet accompany the delicate thyme leaves. Each bite becomes a symphony of flavors, and as you savor the feuille de brick, adorned with Brie de Meaux, the playlist becomes the perfect accompaniment to a dish that transcends time. So, let the melodies of the past envelop your dining experience, turning every taste into a voyage through the golden era of French music.
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