Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz or 13.2 oz)
- ¼ cup jam or preserves of choice (fig, raspberry, cranberry, or apricot recommended)
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for extra sweetness)
- Crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a small baking dish or cast iron skillet with parchment paper for easy cleanup, or lightly grease the dish.
- Prepare the brie by removing any plastic wrapping. You can leave the rind on completely, or if you prefer, use a sharp knife to carefully slice off the top rind in a circular pattern, leaving the sides intact. This helps the jam seep into the cheese, but it’s totally optional—the brie will be delicious either way.
- Score the top (optional step): Using a sharp knife, make shallow cross-hatch cuts across the top of the brie, about ¼-inch deep. This creates pockets for the jam and helps the cheese melt more evenly.
- Place the brie in your prepared baking dish. If you’re using a larger brie wheel (13 oz), you might want to increase baking time by 2-3 minutes.
- Bake uncovered for 10-12 minutes. You’ll know it’s ready when the cheese feels soft to the touch and starts to slightly bulge or look like it’s about to burst. Don’t overbake—you want it melty, not running everywhere!
- Remove from oven carefully using oven mitts. The dish will be hot!
- Add your toppings immediately while the brie is hot. Spoon the jam generously over the top, allowing it to melt slightly into the cheese. If using nuts or herbs, sprinkle them over the jam now. A drizzle of honey adds extra sweetness if desired.
- Serve immediately while still warm and gooey. Transfer the baked brie (in its dish or on a serving board) to your appetizer table and surround it with crackers, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, or pear slices. Provide small spreaders or cheese knives for easy serving.
- Enjoy! The best way to eat this is to scoop up some of that melted cheese and jam together onto your cracker or bread. Pure heaven!
Notes
- Brie temperature matters: Let your brie sit at room temperature for 15-20 minutes before baking for more even melting.
- Don’t overbake: The brie should be soft and melty but still hold its shape. Overbaking causes it to become too runny.
- Rind is edible: The white rind is completely safe to eat and adds flavor. If guests are unsure, let them know it’s meant to be eaten!
- Jam quantity: Start with ¼ cup and add more if desired. You can always serve extra jam on the side.
- Make it savory: Skip the jam and try caramelized onions, sundried tomatoes, or sautéed mushrooms for a savory version.
- Size adjustments: For an 8 oz wheel, bake 10-12 minutes. For 13 oz, bake 12-15 minutes.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Gluten Free
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (⅛ of recipe)
- Calories: 142
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 178mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 6g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 34mg