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Baked Brie is one of those appetizers that looks fancy but takes almost no effort! With just one ingredient and a few minutes in the oven, you end up with a warm, gooey center that begs to be scooped up with crackers or crusty bread.
Warm, melted brie has a way of making even simple get-togethers feel special. It takes less than 5 minutes to prep, it's incredibly versatile with toppings or without, and the end result is rich, melty perfection. Whether it's a holiday gathering or last-minute guests, this recipe is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser.
Kristen's Keys for Baked Brie (Start Here)
While it really doesn't get much easier than this recipe for baked brie, I do have a few things to keep in mind before you prepare this appetizer.
- Brie Options: A wheel works beautifully for that dramatic melty moment, but a wedge will bake up just as well.
- Toppings are Optional. Honey, jam, or toasted nuts add texture and flavor, but brie on its own is equally delicious.
- To Score or Not to Score? If you opt to score the wheel of brie before baking, it will be easier to scoop out the melting cheese. Not scoring the cheese, makes for beautiful slicing. It really is foolproof!
- Bake Right Before Serving. Warm brie is soft, spreadable, and irresistibly creamy-serve it right out of the oven for the best texture and presentation.
Happy Cooking! xo Kristen
How to Bake Brie
While a crazy easy process, I share a few pro-tips in the step-by-step process so you can WOW your guests.
Step One: Prepare Brie
Unwrap the wheel or wedge of brie and remove any parchment or wax paper. Place the cheese on a baking sheet or in a shallow baking dish. Line with parchment paper for easy clean-up if desired.
👉🏻Score if Desired. Using a paring knife, lightly score the rind in a crisscross pattern. This helps the cheese flow once baked, but completely optional. I often don't score the cheese for a "prettier" presentation.
Step Two: Add Jam (Optional)
Spoon about 2-3 tablespoons of jam or preserves over the top. Fig, raspberry, cherry, and apricot are all fantastic pairings with brie.
Step Three: Bake
Bake at for 12-15 minutes, or until the edges are a bit golden and the cheese feels soft when gently pressed. If you added jam, it will be warm and glossy as well.
Step Four: Top and Serve
If desired, top with chopped nuts, fresh herbs, or fresh chopped herbs and then serve immediately with fruit, crackers, etc.
👉🏻Serving Tip: While I could eat this straight off the baking sheet (guilty), it's best served with crostini, crackers, crusty bread, and/or fresh fruit, like apples and grapes.
Flavor Variations
Baked Brie can be served plain or dressed up in a variety of ways. Let your imagination or the following suggestions guide you.
- Sweet: Top with raspberry, fig, or apricot jam before baking.
- Nutty: Sprinkle candied nuts, toasted walnuts, pecans, or pistachios after baking.
- Savory: Add a spoonful of tomato bruschetta or drizzle with olive oil and herbs.
- Wrapped in Puff Pastry: Wrap an 8-ounce wheel of brie in puff pastry, brush with egg wash, and bake at 350°F for 28-32 minutes until golden.
Storing and Reheating Leftovers
In the VERY unlikely event you have any leftover baked brie, you can save them for another time.
- Refrigerate: Store any leftovers in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheat: Place the leftover brie cheese in an oven-safe baking dish and warm in a 350°F oven until soft again.
- Get Creative: Slice cold baked brie and tuck it into a grilled cheese sandwich or quesadilla.
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Baked Brie Cheese
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Ingredients
- 8 ounce wheel of Brie Cheese, or wedge of Brie cheese
Optional Ingredients
- 3 tablespoons fig, apricot, cherry, or raspberry jam
- 2 tablespoons pecans or walnuts, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely minced
- 1-2 tablespoons honey or maple syrup
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉ (175℃) and line a small baking sheet or baking dish with parchment paper if desired for easy clean-up.
- Place the wheel, or wedge, of brie cheese on the center of the prepared dish. If you want to score the wheel of brie, use a small paring knife score just through the rind, trying not to pierce the brie itself. I recommend doing a checkerboard design by cutting 3-4 horizontal and 3-4 vertical lines through the rind of the cheese.
- If using jam, spoon 2-3 tablespoon of it onto the center of the cheese.
- Bake the Brie Cheese for 10-12 minutes, or until soft to the touch and the edges are slightly golden.
- If desired, top the baked brie with toasted nuts and fresh herbs or drizzle with honey or maple syrup.
- Serve immediately with crackers, fruit, toasted bread, etc
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Delicious. I don’t know how you do it , having Thanksgiving and Christmas back to back , so much planning. Here in Canada our Thanksgiving is early October so we get a break from all that food and work. However, made this for movie night and it was great. Going to be on my Xmas table of snacks.
Hi Sami! I would love a bit longer break between the two holidays myself, but we have gotten used to it. And thrilled you enjoyed the brie for movie night. Thanks for taking the time to leave a review.
For whatever reason, I have been intimidated to make baked brie, this recipe made it so simple, and the results were terrific. I cannot wait to add this fancy cheese to my repertoire.
I am so glad this recipe gave you the confidence to try it out!
Love how easy this Brie appetizer is to make. Plus, it looks pretty on your table. It's always a hit at parties. Highly recommend.
My absolute favorite! Thank you for this delicious recipe. Its such a huge crowd pleaser!
Do you keep the outer covering of the Brie on when baking?
Yes. The outer covering will keep the melty cheese intact as it bakes.