1-First Step: Mise en place Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Pull phyllo dough from the freezer to thaw fully according to package directions and keep it covered with a slightly damp towel to stop it from drying out. Place a cookie sheet or baking sheet on your counter and line it with parchment paper if you like for easy cleanup. Set out a small bowl of melted butter and a pastry brush, and have your wheel of brie and raspberry preserves within reach.

2-Second Step: Layer the base On a smooth, dry surface or directly on the lined baking sheet, lay one sheet of phyllo dough horizontally and brush it lightly with melted butter. Place a second sheet on top, brush again, and repeat until you have 4 sheets layered horizontally. These four layers create a stable base that supports the brie and helps form the wreath shape.

3-Third Step: Add the vertical layers Take the remaining 6 sheets of phyllo and layer them vertically on top of the horizontal stack. Brush each vertical sheet with melted butter as you add it. The alternating directions of layers help build height and create flaky pockets that bake up crisp and golden.

4-Fourth Step: Place the brie and jam Set the wheel of brie in the center of the layered phyllo. Spoon raspberry preserves on top of the brie; use as much as you prefer for sweetness and texture. If you like, add a sprinkle of chopped toasted nuts at this stage for crunch or a few small sprigs of fresh rosemary for herbal notes.

5-Fifth Step: Fold and seal the wreath Gently fold the corners and edges of the phyllo up and over the brie to enclose the wheel. Work carefully to avoid tearing the sheets. You can pleat the phyllo as you fold to create a wreath-like look or simply gather the edges; both work well. Brush the outside generously with melted butter so the top browns evenly while baking.

6-Sixth Step: Bake Transfer the assembled phyllo-wrapped brie to the cookie sheet if you assembled on a flat surface. Bake in the preheated 400°F (200°C) oven for 25 to 30 minutes or until the phyllo is deeply golden and crisp. Keep an eye on the oven because phyllo can brown quickly toward the end of the bake time.

7-Final Step: Rest and serve Allow the baked wreath to rest for about 5 minutes after removing it from the oven; this helps the melted brie settle slightly so it pulls together when sliced or pulled apart. Serve warm with slices of baguette, crackers, or fresh fruit. This baked brie phyllo wreath is best enjoyed hot from the oven while the center is at its gooey best.