Easy Baked Brie Recipes
Baked Brie is the ultimate elegant-but-easy party food. From jam to bacon to nuts to pesto, these recipes will show you all the ways you can top this gooey, delightful cheese.
You Will Love These Brie Cheese Recipes
Baked Brie is the ultimate payoff for the smallest amount of work possible. In truth, you could simply pop a completely plain round of brie into the oven for a few minutes, pair it with a sleeve of crackers, and call it a party (and please invite me if you do).
But the great thing about brie is that even though it has that funky cheese flavor that so many of us love, it’s also a great cheese to pair with other flavors and textures.
The toppings are where you can get creative with this easy appetizer and add crunch, sweetness, spice, or a combination of all three.
The list of recipes I’ve compiled below are some of my favorites from around the internet. All involve a minimal amount of work for a huge flavor payoff.
I’m also including my own recipe for baked brie topped with the best homemade pesto and roasted garlic below.
These Baked Brie Recipes Are Perfect For Entertaining
Most baked brie recipes (my own included) have a sweet element like jam, fruit like roasted grapes or apples, or honey. This is because sweet elements really do pair quite nicely with creamy, buttery brie cheese.
However, I think that a baked brie appetizer can just as easily go completely savory. The Savory Baked Brie recipe with basil pesto and roasted garlic cloves below demonstrates that baked brie doesn’t HAVE to be sweet to be delicious.
The bright herby notes from the pesto pair beautifully with the earthiness of the cheese.
I love brie so much because it’s so rich and smooth, and melts like a dream. This savory baked brie has been a hit at every party I’ve served it at.
The best part is you don’t need any special equipment. Just a sharp knife, and a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
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What Does Brie Taste Like?
If you’ve never tried brie cheese, you really should! Tasting it yourself is the best way to know whether you like it. If you want to sample without commitment, many upscale grocery stores with a cheese counter will let you try a piece for free.
Brie is very soft at room temperature, and it is encased in a white, edible rind. Many people think that the flavor and aroma of brie is reminiscent of fresh mushrooms. I certainly agree that it has an earthy, grassy taste. There’s just nothing else like it!
Easy Baked Brie Recipe Toppings
The options for baked brie toppings are essentially endless, and I’ve included a lot of fully-formed brie cheese recipes for you in the list below. But, if you want to just grab a few ingredients from your pantry and wing it, here are some easy ideas to top a wheel of brie:
- Honey or maple syrup and a sprinkle of nuts (walnuts are great)
- Any variety of fruit jam, jelly or preserves (fig jam, apricot jam and raspberry jam all work well)
- Caramelized onions
- A drizzle of balsamic glaze
- Olive oil and herbs like fresh thyme or fresh rosemary
How to Serve a Baked Brie Appetizer
Generally, baked brie is served quite simply, with just toasted sliced baguette or crackers for eating with the melty cheese. It’s sometimes wrapped in puff pastry dough, but not always.
I decided to turn my Savory Baked Brie recipe into a mini cheese and charcuterie board by adding prosciutto, salami, cashews and roasted pecans, along with crostini and crackers.
Get even more ideas for brie cheese recipes below, and pair them with things from my Charcuterie Ideas post to round out your platter.
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Savory Baked Brie
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Ingredients
- 1 brie round (8 ounces)
- 2 tablespoons basil pesto
- ¼ cup roasted garlic cloves
- Pinch red pepper flakes
- Crackers and/or toasted bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F. Place brie on parchment-lined rimmed baking pan and lightly scour in a crisscross pattern with a sharp knife.
- Transfer brie to oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until inside of cheese is softened, but outside remains intact.
- Carefully transfer brie to serving platter; top with pesto, garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with crackers and/or bread.
I have never become of fan of brie because every time I’ve had it, it has tasted like ammonia. Not sure why that is. One day I guess I’ll have to try it again, and make one of your baked brie recipes. I appreciate that you are doing a savory one here, since I’m trying to stay away from sugar. I also have to say that your charcuterie board looks absolutely delicious.