Baked Brie
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Baked Brie is the one appetizer I never show up to a party without. The cheese melts soft and creamy inside, the honey drizzled on top soaks into every slit and caramelizes around the edges, and the crunchy walnuts and fresh thyme give it that final savory touch. Warm, rich, and completely irresistible with every dip.
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It’s my go-to for Christmas parties, Thanksgiving spreads, and New Year’s Eve when I want to put something impressive on the table. Leftovers keep in the fridge for up to a week and reheat well, though honestly, there’s rarely any left. You can prep it ahead and pop it in the oven right before guests arrive, making it honestly one of the easiest things you’ll ever serve at a party.
Ingredients You’ll Need
You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below.
How to Make Baked Brie with Step-By-Step Instruction
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If you’ve never made baked brie before, you’re going to love how simple and rewarding this easy baked brie recipe is.
Preheat Oven
Start by preheating the oven to 350°F/180°C, so it’s fully ready and evenly hot inside when the brie goes in. An oven thermometer helps make sure your oven’s at the right temperature.
Prep the Brie
Unwrap the wheel of brie cheese and place it back into the lower part of the wooden box it came in.
Use a sharp chef’s knife to score the brie on top with shallow slits across, spacing them about every ½ inch. Those cuts help the heat penetrate the rind and let the inside get beautifully soft all the way through.
Bake Until Soft
Place the brie cheese on a baking sheet with parchment paper in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 to 20 minutes. Watch the baking time closely because ovens vary.
You’ll know it’s ready when it looks slightly puffed, feels very soft when you gently press the top, and the inside is completely melted.
Add Toppings
Wearing your oven mitts, remove the round brie cheese from the oven and carefully transfer it, still in the wooden box, from the sheet pan to a wide pie plate, serving dish, or serving platter. An oval serving platter makes this appetizer look more presentable.
Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top of the brie, scatter the chopped walnuts, and finish with a sprig of fresh thyme. You can also use hot honey if you like a little heat, or add other nuts like chopped pecans and fresh herbs like fresh rosemary if desired.
Serve Warm
Serve immediately alongside crostini, bruschetta, sliced baguette, French bread, crackers, grapes, or apple slices.
Enjoy your gooey brie!
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Brie in a round
- 2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons walnuts chopped
- Thyme sprig to garnish
For serving
- Crostini, bruschetta, French bread, or crackers
- Grapes or apple slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F/180°C
- Remove the brie from its wrapper and return it to the lower part of wooden box that it came in. Make shallow slits in the top of the brie, every ½ inches. Place in the oven and bake until very soft, approximately 15 – 20 minutes8 ounce Brie
- Remove from the oven and place on a serving plate (leave it in the box), drizzle honey, scatter walnuts and garnish with a sprig of fresh thyme. Serve immediately and enjoy!2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup, 2 tablespoons walnuts, Thyme sprig, Crostini, bruschetta, French bread, or crackers, Grapes or apple slices
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How to Store Leftovers
If you happen to have leftover baked brie, let it cool completely to room temp before storing. Transfer it to an airtight container like a pie carrier or a small baking dish with a tight lid, or wrap it tightly and keep it in the refrigerator for up to a week.
I wouldn’t recommend freezing brie as the texture becomes grainy and watery once thawed. To reheat, warm the brie in the oven at 300°F for about 8 to 10 minutes until the melted cheese is soft and gooey again.
What to Serve With Baked Brie
It’s practically made for dipping, so load up a board with crostini, sliced French bread, bruschetta, baguette slices, or your favorite crackers. The contrast of the crispy, crunchy bread against the warm, soft, melted brie is a big part of what makes every bite so satisfying.
Fresh fruit is a natural pairing as well. Grapes and apple slices balance the richness of the cheese with a little sweetness and crunch, and a small bowl of extra honey on the side never hurts for guests who want to drizzle a little more over their portion.
You could also enjoy them alongside airy puff pastry or serve them with fig jam, apricot preserves, or dried fruit, such as cranberries. Feel free to sprinkle a small amount of brown sugar on top for a little sweetness if you fancy.
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