This easy Baked Brie recipe pairs the delicious soft cheese with apricot jam, thyme, pecans, and honey for a decadent appetizer that’s ready in 25 minutes. It only takes a few ingredients and a couple of simple steps to make this sweet and savory brie cheese!
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Why We Love This Baked Brie Recipe
This soft, creamy, spreadable cheese is so simple to make and so incredibly delicious!
- Creamy. Brie is a cow’s milk cheese with a high butterfat content, making it super soft and spreadable.
- Sweet. Apricot jam and honey add a subtle fruity and floral sweetness to the cheese.
- Crunchy. Nutty pecans add the perfect crunch to the dish.
Variations on Baked Brie with Jam
Brie can range in flavor greatly, so feel free to experiment with different kinds to find the one you like best. Younger brie is mild in flavor, while older brie has a stronger and more pungent flavor. As it ages, the flavor becomes more complex and earthy.
Different bries may also pair well with different fruit jams, so try fig, peach, raspberry, strawberry, or sour cherry. Blueberry compote, pear butter, and apple butter also pair well.
How to Store and Reheat
Store leftover baked brie with jam, tightly wrapped in plastic wrap in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the microwave until melty (up to 2 minutes).
I do not recommend freezing this cheese, as it will turn out crumbly once thawed.
Serving Suggestions
Serve this tasty baked brie with bacon wrapped crackers, toasted slices of skillet bread, and/or slices of apple or pear for dipping. Pair it with a glass of sparkling or white wine, crockpot apple cider, or a sparkling holiday flirtini for sipping. It would be beautiful at the center of a charcuterie board if you really want to wood guests!
I always say to use your favorite! There’s no need to shell out for an ultra-fancy brie here since it will be enhanced by the jam and thyme, but any brie works.
Nope! The rind actually helps the cheese hold its shape while baking so it doesn’t all melt out. Plus, it’s edible, so you can enjoy it with the baked cheese.
I prefer to bake mine uncovered, but if you notice it is browning too much, you can cover it loosely with aluminum foil.
Yes, it is possible to overbake it. When this happens, the cheese rehardens. Check your brie with a toothpick at around 15 minutes. If it comes out melted, it’s ready. If no cheese clings to the toothpick, it’s overbaked.
Serve this cheese at room temperature or slightly warmed to bring out the creamy texture.
If your brie is rubbery, it is likely overcooked. Overcooking the cheese can cause it to reharden and become tough.
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Baked Brie Recipe
Equipment
Ingredients
- 12 ounce wheel of brie
- ¼ cup apricot jam
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- 2 tablespoons toasted pecans
- Flaky sea salt optional, for topping
- Honey optional, for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F. Cut a square piece of parchment paper larger than your wheel of brie by 2 inches on all sides and place it in the center of a small baking sheet.
- Use a paring knife to slice a criss cross pattern on the top of the brie.12 ounce wheel of brie
- Spoon the apricot jam over the brie.¼ cup apricot jam
- Sprinkle on the thyme and bake for 20 minutes or until the brie is melted.1 teaspoon chopped fresh thyme
- Transfer the brie on the parchment to your serving tray. Top with the toasted pecans, a drizzle of honey, and flaky salt. Surround with the crackers and fruit. Serve and enjoy!2 tablespoons toasted pecans, Flaky sea salt, Honey
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Becky’s Tips
- Ripe brie has a firm exterior and a bouncy interior. Underripe brie is stiff to the touch, and overripe brie is overly runny.
- Check your brie with a toothpick at around 15 minutes. If it comes out melted, it’s ready. If no cheese clings to the toothpick, it’s overbaked.
- Once baked, you will not want to transfer the brie off the parchment paper – it is too soft.
- The brie will remain molten and gooey for about 10 minutes after baking and smear-able for another 10 minutes.
- Pop it back in the oven for 3-5 minutes to remelt if needed or place on a warming dish.
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
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How to Make Baked Brie Step by Step
Prep: Preheat your oven to 350°F. Cut a square piece of parchment paper larger than your wheel of brie by 2 inches on all sides and place it in the center of a small baking sheet.
Score the Brie: Use a paring knife to slice a crisscross pattern on the top of a 12-ounce wheel of brie.
Bake the Brie: Spoon ¼ cup of apricot jam over the brie. Sprinkle on 1 tablespoon of chopped fresh thyme and bake for 20 minutes or until the brie is melted.
Top and Serve: Transfer the brie on the parchment to your serving tray. Top with 2 tablespoons of toasted pecans, a drizzle of honey, and flaky salt. Surround with the crackers and fruit. Serve and enjoy!
