Whipped Brie Cheese

5 from 1 vote

Made with minimal effort and one key ingredient, this sweet & savory Whipped Brie is the ultimate recipe for entertaining and always a hit with the pickiest of guests!

Prep Time15

Time to Come to Room Temperature2

Total Time2 15

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Author: Kristen Chidsey

Equipment

Stand Mixer (pricey but this one has lasted me 20+ years!)

Ingredients

18 ounces brie cheese double or triple cream
toppings of choice chopped nuts, honey, pomegranate seeds, fresh herbs, olive oil, salt and pepper, etc.

US Customary - Metric

Instructions

Using a sharp knife, carefully cut off the rind of 18 ounces brie cheese (be sure it is COLD). Discard the rind and place the cheese the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment, a large mixing bowl, or a food processor fitted with an s-blade. Let the cheese sit at room temperature for 90-120 minutes before whipping.
Once the brie cheese is at room temperature, mix (or pulse) the cheese on medium-high speed for 5 minutes. Scrape down the sides of the bowl, and continue to mix (or pulse) on medium-high speed for 3-5 minutes, or until light and fluffy. You ware looking for a similar texture as that of softened butter.
Spread the brie cheese out into a shallow serving dish. Add toppings of choice. I like to add a generous drizzle of honey, a light drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, a pinch of sea salt, pomegranate seeds, and fresh thyme leaves.
Serve immediately with with crostini, crackers, apples, strawberries, grapes, pretzels, pita chips, and/or baguette slices.

Notes

Note on Scaling Recipe: This recipe does not do well when cut in half. You need the volume for light and airy results.

Flavor Variations

For the Holidays: Make it festive with pops of green and red by top the whipped brie with a generous drizzle of honey, a light drizzle of olive oil, a sprinkle of sea salt, and for color, pomegranate seeds and fresh thyme leaves or chopped rosemary.

Sweet and Spicy: Dollop sweet chili sauce over the whipped honey.

Simple but Elegant: Top the baked brie with a drizzle of honey or your favorite jam and then top with chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, or chopped pistachios.

Storage: Transfer leftover cheese to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 5 days. Before serving, let the mixture come to room temperature and whip again in order to replicate the creamy texture.

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