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.

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic. | foxeslovelemons.com

You will love these Brie Cheese Recipes

Baked Brie is the ultimate payoff for the smallest amount of work possible. In truth, you could simple 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 dish 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 basil pesto and roasted garlic below.

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic. | foxeslovelemons.com

A Baked Brie Appetizer is perfect for entertaining!

Most baked brie recipes (my own included) have a sweet element like jam, fruit like roasted grapes, or honey. This is because sweet elements really do pair quite nicely with creamy, buttery brie cheese.

However, I think that brie can just as easily go completely savory. This Savory Baked Brie recipe with basil pesto and roasted garlic cloves 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.

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic. | foxeslovelemons.com

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, most 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 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:

  • Honey and nuts
  • Any variety of fruit jam, jelly or preserves
  • Caramelized onions
  • Balsamic glaze
  • Olive oil and fresh herbs

How to serve these Brie Cheese Recipes

Generally, baked brie is served quite simply, with just toasted bread or crackers for eating with the cheese.

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 from my charcuterie ideas post!

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic. | foxeslovelemons.com

The Best Baked Brie Recipes to Try

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic. | foxeslovelemons.com

Savory Baked Brie

Yield: 8 servings
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 8 minutes
Total Time: 18 minutes

Everybody loves melted cheese, and this Savory Baked Brie takes it to the next level. Baked brie is topped with basil pesto and roasted garlic.

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce brie round
  • 2 tablespoons prepared basil pesto
  • 1/4 cup roasted garlic cloves
  • Pinch red pepper flakes
  • Crackers and/or toasted bread, for serving

Instructions

  1. 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.
  2. Transfer brie to oven and bake 10 to 12 minutes or until inside of cheese is softened, but outside remains in tact.
  3. Carefully transfer brie to serving platter; top with pesto, garlic cloves, and red pepper flakes. Serve immediately with crackers and/or bread.

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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 8 Serving Size: 1
Amount Per Serving: Calories: 126Total Fat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 29mgSodium: 217mgCarbohydrates: 2gFiber: 0gSugar: 0gProtein: 7g

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