Description
Baked Brie is a simple yet elegant appetizer made by warming a wheel of Brie cheese until soft and gooey, then topping it with sweet or savory ingredients. It’s perfect for entertaining and pairs well with bread, crackers, or fruit.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz), cold from the fridge
- 2–3 tbsp honey or fig jam
- 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or other nuts (optional)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or fruit for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the cold Brie wheel on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake for 8–15 minutes, or until the center is soft and gooey.
- Transfer to a serving dish using a spatula.
- Drizzle with honey or spread fig jam on top.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts and herbs, if using.
- Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.
Notes
Leave the rind on — it keeps the cheese contained as it melts.Customize with sweet (jam, honey) or savory (herbs, garlic) toppings.Serve immediately after baking for best texture.Use puff pastry for a more decadent variation.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel with toppings
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 14g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
