Step 1

Remove the Pepperidge Farms puff pastry from the freezer and let it thaw according to the package instructions

Step 2

Preheat your oven to the temperature specified on the puff pastry package (usually around 400°F or 200°C).

Step 3

Lay the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Place the fruit spread and brie right in the center.

Step 4

Gently fold the puff pastry over the brie, completely enveloping it. Trim any excess pastry if necessary.

Step 5

Press the edges of the pastry together to seal the brie inside.

Step 6

Cut 4 pieces of kitchen twine and wrap / tie them around the brie/puff pastry to create the pumpkin ridge detail. You will leave these on during baking.

Step 7

Brush with Egg White:

Step 1

In a small bowl, beat the egg white until slightly frothy.

Step 2

Brush the egg white over the entire surface of the wrapped brie. This will give the puff pastry a golden-brown finish when baked.

Step 3

Bake: Place the wrapped brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.

Step 4

Bake in the preheated oven for about 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

Step 5

While the brie is baking, gently wash and pat dry the fresh sage leaves.

Step 6

After removing the brie from the oven, arrange the sage leaves around the stem area to resemble pumpkin leaves.

Step 7

Place a pretzel or cracker upright on the top of the wrapped brie to resemble a stem.

Step 8

Serve: Carefully transfer the baked brie pumpkin to a serving platter. Let cool for 10-15 minutes before serving to ensure no one is scalded.

Step 9

Arrange water crackers and dried sweetened oranges around the pumpkin for a festive and flavorful presentation.

Step 10

Enjoy: Serve the Brie Pumpkin with Puff Pastry as a delightful appetizer or centerpiece at your gathering. Slice into the gooey, honey-kissed brie and enjoy with the crackers and dried oranges.