Baked Brie

Baked Brie makes the ultimate appetizer recipe. All you need is 2 ingredients and your favorite dippers for a crowd pleasing dip. Add your favorite crackers and fruit and place it on your favorite platter. This show stopper Baked Brie will have your guest surprised how easy and delicious it is.

If you like this Baked Brie Recipe, you might also like our Baked Brie in Crescent Rolls and Baked Brie in Puff Pastry Recipe.

What is Brie Cheese?

Brie is a soft and buttery cheese that is so delicious. There are many different kind of Brie’s that you can purchase. They have mild to pungent and you can eat the rind. Make sure to leave the rind on the cheese while baking it.

Once this cheese is melted it is delicious served with your favorite crackers or fruit.

Ingredients

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How to Make Baked Brie

• Step 1 – Preheat the oven to 350 degrees F. 
• Step 2 – Place the brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. 

• Step 3 – Drizzle the honey on top of the brie. 

• Step 3 – Bake for 15-20 minutes until the cheese is soft.  To make sure that the cheese is done, gently touch the center of the wheel of brie.  The cheese should feel very soft in the center.  

• Step 4 – Move the cheese to a serving platter.  Then serve with crackers and fruit and enjoy.

Recipe Tips

• Choosing the right Brie – You can get a budget friendly Brie or an expensive Brie. Whichever you choose, it will still be delicious with your favorite topping.
• Serve Immediately – Brie is based served as soon as it comes out of the oven. For about 15 minutes you can dip in the melted cheese, but after that you will need to spread with a knife.
• Puff Pastry – Brie wrapped in puff pastry is a delicious way to serve this delicious Brie. This is a delicious option and if you make it this way, there is no need for additional toppings.

Do you take the rind off Brie before baking?

Keep the rind on the Brie while baking. It keeps the shape of the cheese and allows it to hold the shape so it doesn’t all melt out. The rind is edible so you can enjoy it with the melted cheese.

After baking you can remove the top layer minutes before serving. Then place the melted cheese in a crusty bread.

Bake Brie Toppings

The great thing about baking brie is that there are many different toppings that you can add. We recommend adding a sweet topping to the melted cheese.

• Apricot Jam
• Cranberry Jam
• Strawberry Jam
• Raspberry Jam
• Fig Jam
• Cranberry Sauce
• Diced Apples
• Cinnamon
• Pomegranate Seeds
• Toasted Nuts such as pecans, walnuts, pistachios or almonds
• Maple Syrup
• Brown Sugar

Serving Ideas

There are so many options to serve this Bake Brie. It is the perfect holiday appetizer and looks beautiful on a cheese board. Here are our favorite options:

• Crackers
• Baguette Slices
• Apple Slices
• Pear Slices
• Grapes