Recipes with Apples

Appetizer made from puff pastry with Bogatyr apples and brie cheese in the oven

2026-06-30 17:18 Bogatyr

This is a hot appetizer that can be prepared in 15 minutes: puff pastry, gooey brie cheese and thin slices of apple.

The Bogatyr variety is especially suitable for baking here. It has dense, fleshy pulp and pronounced apple sourness. When heated, its slices retain their structure, remain crisp and create a neat fruity accent in every bite.

Bogatyr balances the creaminess of the cheese due to its sourness, makes the taste fresh and prevents the snack from becoming heavy.

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Time and calories

  • Cooking time: 15–20 minutes
  • Yield: 4 servings
  • Calories: ~300 – 400 kcal per serving (depending on the amount of cheese and honey)

Ingredients

  • A pinch of freshly ground pepper or a little thyme

Preparation

Step 1

  • Preheat the oven to 180°C.
  • Place the puff pastry on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
  • Stepping back 1-1.5 cm from the edge, make shallow cuts around the perimeter with a knife - this will form a neat frame.

Step 2

  • Cut the apple Bogatyr and brie into slices 1-2 centimeters thick.
  • Layer apples and brie in an overlapping layer, alternating until the center of the pie is filled.

Step 3

  • Brush the edges of the dough with egg yolk using a brush to create a beautiful golden crust.

Step 4

  • Drizzle a thin stream of honey over the filling. If using thyme and pepper, add them at this stage.

Step 5

  • Bake for 12–13 minutes at 180°C until golden brown.
  • The cheese should melt and the apples should soften while retaining their shape.

Serving and storage

Serve hot. The crispy puff pastry and chewy brie are at their best right out of the oven.

About the brand “Sobrano v sadu”

“Sobrano v sadu” is an apple brand from Lebedyan, Lipetsk region. Our mission is to discover the taste of real apples. We grow 8 premium varieties and deliver them to large federal and regional chains.