Baked Brie Recipe

This baked brie recipe with jam is topped with candied pecans, fig jam, dried cranberries, and fresh thyme for a sweet and savory cheesy appetizer.

Everyone at the party loves a cheese board. But when you add a little heat to make a bubbly, melty cheese dip, the party vibe definitely ratchets up a notch. I love my melty queso dip, hot crab dip, and cheesy spinach and artichoke dip. But when it comes to putting the easy in easy entertaining, I immediately think of this baked brie recipe. It’s melty and gooey and topped with sweet dried cranberries, fig jam, candied nuts, and a smattering of fresh thyme leaves, for the best party magnet I can think of. It just hits all the right notes.

Why You’ll Love It

• This baked brie recipe is perfectly festive, melty, and delicious, and is always a crowd-pleaser
• It’s easy to make, and ready in just 15 minutes
• It’s especially perfect for fall and winter and holiday entertaining, and I love serving it with fruit and nuts or seeded crackers, sourdough rounds, bagel thins, or crackers

Baked Brie Recipe Ingredients List

All you need are 5 ingredients to make this easy baked brie recipe:

• French-style brie—I use 8-ounce rounds of soft-ripened French-style brie, usually a double or triple cream for the best creamy texture. If you choose a larger round, adjust the size of your baking vessel accordingly. You could also use a Camembert or for a touch of blue cheese flavor try a creamy gorgonzola.
• Fig jam—I love fig jam for a classic baked brie appetizer, but you could use any jam you like
• Sweetened dried cranberries—for topping (adds a nice pop of color and sweetness)
• Candied or toasted pecans—for texture and saltiness
• Fresh thyme—for color, presentation, and a pop of herbaceousness (rosemary would also work great)

Find the complete recipe with measurements below.

How to Make This Baked Brie Recipe

There’s something inherently satisfying when you take that first dip into a molten round of brie cheese. I like to keep things easy so I skip the method of wrapping my brie with puff pastry and add different topping combinations instead. Doing so makes it easier to get straight to the good stuff: the brie!

Here’s how to make it:

• Remove the rind. Use a sharp knife to cut along the top inside edge of the round of brie, then remove the top rind. If the top is shaggy or uneven, don’t worry, it will smooth as it bakes.
• Bake until bubbly. Bake the brie in a 6-8 ounce gratin baking dish or small cast-iron skillet until the cheese is melted and bubbly. You could also use a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
• Top and serve. Top the brie with fig jam, cranberries, and toasted pecans, and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Serve with crackers or toasted baguette rounds.

FAQ 

• Do you take the rind off brie before baking? No, I keep the rind on, but I do take a sharp knife and run it around the edge of the top of the brie, removing the tops. Again, I want to make it easy to dip into the cheese.
• How long do you leave brie in the oven? This brie will bake in the oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown and bubbling.
• Should you score the top of brie before baking? Some people say scoring the top of your brie before baking can help enhance its flavor. I don’t bother with it because it’s an extra step and I haven’t been able to tell the difference, but go for it if you want!
• Do you eat the rind of brie? I am never averse to eating the rind. Some would never try it. The rind is an edible mold that is patted down over and over again as it blooms. It gives brie its unique taste and in this recipe acts as a natural bowl as the cheese melts. Eat the rind, or not. The choice is up to you.

What do You Bake Brie in?

Use an oven-proof baking dish or skillet that is just a bit larger than your brie, so that when you cut into the round, the cheese doesn’t ooze and escape all over.

Here are a few baking vessels I like:

• 6-ounce stainless gratins, set of 2
• 6-ounce ceramic baking dish
• 5-inch cast iron mini skillet 

Storage Tips

Baked brie is best eaten the day it’s made, but if you have any leftovers, you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for a few days. To reheat, place it back in the oven until warm and melty again.

Flavor Combination Toppings for Baked Brie

Baked brie all on its own is a decadent enough appetizer to love. But when you add one, two, or even three more ingredients as a topping, that’s when you set your brie apart from the crowd.

There’s a rule of thumb I use when it comes to adding toppings to salads, toasts, and this baked brie recipe:

1. Add something jammy
2. Add a nut for crunch
3. Add a sweet fruit or something super savory
4. Add aromatic fresh herbs to enhance the cheese

Baked Brie Recipe Serving Ideas

• Dried cranberries, dried cherries, or dried currants
• Candied or toasted walnuts, pistachios, pine nuts, or Marcona almonds add the crunch
• Try a spiced pepper jelly, maple syrup, or hot honey
• Try lemon or orange marmalade, or blackberry, strawberry, raspberry, or apricot jam
• Fresh fruit, such as apple slices, grapes, apricots, blueberries, blackberries, or raspberries are all interchangeable here
• Snippets of fresh rosemary sprigs or fresh basil bring an aromatic bite
• Serve with sliced baguette or crackers and fresh fruit

More Easy Cheesy Appetizers You’ll Love

• Cheesy Spinach Artichoke Dip
• How To Make A Kid-Friendly Cheese Board Even Adults Will Love
• Bacon Beer Cheese Dip
• Mini Blue Cheese Balls
• Cheesy Texas Trash Dip
• Cheesy Chorizo Caramelized Onion Dip Recipe
• Light and Easy Cheese Ball Recipe

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Baked Brie Recipe

This baked brie recipe with jam is topped with candied pecans, fig jam, dried cranberries, and thyme for a sweet and savory cheesy appetizer.

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Course Appetizer

Cuisine French

Keyword baked brie

Prep Time 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time 15 minutes minutes

Total Time 20 minutes minutes

Servings 8

Calories 64kcal

Equipment

• oven safe baking or gratin dish

Ingredients 

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• 1 8-ounce round French-style brie
• ⅓ cup fig jam
• ⅓ cup sweetened dried cranberries
• ¼ cup candied or toasted pecans , roughly chopped
• 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves

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Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350°F. Use a sharp knife to cut along the top inside edge of the round of brie, then remove the top rind. If the top is shaggy or uneven, don't worry, it will smooth as it bakes. Place the brie in a 6-8 ounce gratin baking dish or cast-iron pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the cheese is melted and bubbly.
• Top the brie with fig jam, cranberries, and toasted pecans, and sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves. Serve hot with fruit and nut crackers, baguette, or kettle chips.

Nutrition

Calories: 64kcal | Carbohydrates: 11g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 2g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 4mg | Potassium: 20mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 12IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 4mg | Iron: 1mg

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