Baked Brie
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Wow your guests with this simple baked brie recipe, featuring warm, gooey cheese topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and rosemary—it’s the perfect easy and elegant appetizer for any occasion!
Whenever I’m hosting and need a “wow-factor” appetizer that’s easy to pull off—especially during the busy holiday season—baked brie is my top pick. Effort-wise, it’s just a step up from putting out a wedge of brie, and the warm, gooey goodness is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser. The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to prep, and you can slide it into the oven right as your guests arrive. My version calls for a large round of brie—both 12-oz and 16-oz sizes work nicely—generously topped with fig jam, which you can find in the gourmet cheese section of most supermarkets. To complete the dish, I add a sprinkle of pecans and fresh rosemary.
A handy tip: scoring the top of the Brie rind makes the appetizer more inviting to dive into and prevents anyone from getting large chunks of rind in their portion. While the rind is completely edible, many folks prefer to leave it behind, and scoring makes it simple to do so. This baked brie is an effortless yet equally delicious alternative to my classic brie wrapped in puff pastry.
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“The rosemary and pecans absolutely made this recipe. I have made many a baked brie, this was to die for.”
What You’ll Need To Make Baked Brie
- Brie cheese: You’ll need a large, wheel of brie (12 to 16 ounces). You can find brie in the gourmet cheese section of most supermarkets.
- Fig jam: Adds a sweet, fruity layer that pairs beautifully with the rich, creamy brie. This would also be delicious with apricot jam or raspberry jam.
- Fresh rosemary: Finely chopped to add an earthy, aromatic note that complements the sweetness of the jam and the creaminess of the brie.
- Chopped pecans: Sprinkled on top for a bit of crunch
- Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements
Step-by-Step Instructions
Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind, spacing them about ½ inch apart, and cutting just through rind but not through the cheese. Then, turn the brie 90 degrees and score perpendicular to your initial set of cuts, keeping the same ½-inch spacing. This process creates a crosshatch pattern on the top of the cheese. Be mindful of the depth of your cuts—the aim is to penetrate just the rind, as cutting too deeply could cause the brie to lose its shape and structure during baking.
Place the scored brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe serving dish. Spread two-thirds of the jam over the brie, and dollop the remaining jam around the sides. Sprinkle the rosemary and pecans over top.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and just starting to ooze out.
Serve with crackers, baguette, or sliced apples or pears. When serving, it’s important to remember that the skillet/baking dish will be hot. Place it on a heat-resistant surface and make sure to warn your guests about the heat.
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Baked Brie
Wow your guests with this simple baked brie recipe, featuring warm, gooey cheese topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and rosemary—it’s the perfect easy and elegant appetizer for any occasion!
Ingredients
- 1 large (12 to 16 oz) round brie
- ⅓ cup homemade or store-bought fig jam (see note)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices, for serving (I recommend Toasteds Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
- Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind, spacing them about ½ inch apart, and cutting just through rind but not through the cheese. Then, turn the brie 90 degrees and score perpendicular to your initial set of cuts, keeping the same ½ inch spacing. This process creates a crosshatch pattern on the top of the cheese. Be mindful of the depth of your cuts—the aim is to penetrate just the rind, as cutting too deeply could cause the brie to lose its shape and structure during baking.
- Place the scored brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe serving dish. Spread two-thirds of the jam over the brie and dollop the remaining jam in the skillet/baking dish around the sides of the brie. Sprinkle the rosemary and pecans over top.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and just starting to ooze out. Serve with crackers, baguette, or sliced apples or pears. When serving, it's important to remember that the skillet/baking dish will be hot. Place it on a heat-resistant surface and make sure to warn your guests about the heat.
- Note: Fig jam can usually be found in the gourmet cheese section of most supermarkets.
- Note: Nutritional data does not include crackers, bread, or sliced fruit.
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Nutrition Information
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- Per serving (8 servings)
- Calories: 203
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated fat: 8 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Sugar: 7 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Sodium: 272 mg
- Cholesterol: 43 mg
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So easy and is as equally delicious as it is impressive to look at! This was eaten up by everyone in no time at all!
Hi Jenn,
I tried this one in a baked brie ceramic dish with a cover, and the cheese did not separate and ooze out like in the photos. I just cut it open after an over-extended time in the oven. Was there an adjustment to make when baking in a covered dish to get that effect? Did I not score it deep enough?
And yes, of course it was delicious and didn’t last 20 minutes once out of the oven. I used Bonne Maman fig preserves.
Thanks, Keith
Hi Keith, Glad everyone enjoyed it! Did you bake the brie with the cover on? That would definitely increase the cooking time and affect how it bakes. If so, I would just leave the cover off next time.
My small baking dishes are a little too deep and I am afraid guest might get burned. Could I bake the brie on a sheet pan and carefully transfer it to a plate?
Ellen
Hi Ellen, It may be a bit difficult to transfer as it starts to ooze out a bit while in the oven. If you go that route, I would bake it in a small dish instead of a baking sheet to keep it contained, then carefully transfer to a plate.
Thanks, good idea. I am having a dinner party and using 2 of your recipes. Your site is usually the first place I look for ideas!
Ellen
This looks like another gem! What size skillet do you recommend?
Hi Shannon, I use an 8-inch Lodge cast iron skillet.
Jenn,
This looks absolutely delicious. Quick question- I will have to drive about 40 minutes to Thanksgiving dinner. Can I bake the Brie before I leave and warm it when I arrive? Id so, how would you suggest that be done? Thanks! Love all your dishes, Happy Thanksgiving!
Hi Stephanie, This won’t hold that long, so I would heat it when you arrive. If that’s not possible, you might try this baked brie wrapped in puff pastry, which stays warm much longer. Hope that helps and happy Thanksgiving!
Can this be microwaved?
Yep! I’m not sure how long so just keep an eye on it.
Thank you for another great, tasty, and easy recipe!! One question: How do you serve the baguette so that it is warm and fresh? Do you heat it up in the oven? Any suggestions welcome so that it doesn’t dry out and become a crunchy, chewy distraction!!
Hi Carol, glad you like the brie! It’s really hard to keep baguette slices soft if you’re warming them up as they will inevitably get a bit toasted/crispy. You can just slice the baguette and serve it fresh. I also think this is delicious (and easy) with crackers! 😊
Want to make this for a neighborhood get together. I’ll need to purchase a cast ion skillet. What size would you recommend?
Hi Sunni, I’d recommend an 8-inch skillet. Hope everyone enjoys!
Is there a good substitute for fig jam? Apricot??
Yep – apricot jam should work beautifully!
The recipe call for fresh or dried rosemary?
fresh 🙂
This Baked Brie is so wonderfully easy! Love it as written personally, but my family prefers heat over sweet. So I substituted Stonewall Kitchen Spicy Chili Bacon jam for fig with pecans and herbs! Incredible and gobbled up. Next time I intend to use a local Green Chili jam for my friends here in NM. ☺️ Thanks Jenn