Baked Brie Cheese

Baked Brie on cutting board topped with fig jam, walnuts, and fresh figs.

5 from 8 votes

This simple recipe for Baked Brie Cheese creates a warm, luscious, melty cheese that is perfect for serving with crackers, fruit, bread and more!

Prep Time2

Cook Time12

Total Time14

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American, French

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Parchment Paper

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

Video

Notes

Brie Cheese: Use any brand/size of brie cheese. You can even use a slice of brie from your deli counter. I typically plan on a 1-ounce serving per person.

Puff Pastry Wrapped Brie: Place an 8-ounce wheel of brie in the center of 1 sheet of defrosted, frozen puff pastry. Top with jam if desired, and then wrap in the puff pastry, trimming off the excess. Brush the exposed puff pastry with an egg wash and then trim off the excess. Bake at 350℉ (175℃) for 28-32 minutes or until the puff pastry is browned and cooked through.

Storage: If you happen to have any leftover brie, store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. You can bake the brie again to rewarm or slice and use it on sandwiches, etc.

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