Description

This baked brie with preserves combines creamy cheese with fruity sweetness, topped with crunchy nuts. It’s simple to prepare and ideal for gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

Scale

1 wheel of brie cheese 8 ounces or about 225 grams, cold from refrigerator
⅓ cup good-quality fruit preserves or jam such as fig, mixed berry, or apricot
¼ cup chopped nuts such as pistachios, pecans, or walnuts
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup, optional
1 small sprig fresh herbs such as rosemary or thyme or a few fresh berries for garnish, optional
sliced baguette, crostini, crackers, apple slices, or pear slices

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉ and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing it to extend beyond the brie.
Place the wheel of brie on the parchment paper, keeping it cold.
Make shallow crosshatch cuts across the top rind if desired, spacing cuts about ½ inch apart.
Spoon the fruit preserves onto the top of the brie, spreading evenly with a spoon.
Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the preserves layer.
Bake in the preheated oven for 12 to 15 minutes until the cheese is soft and starts to ooze, keeping its shape.
Let the brie rest for 2 to 3 minutes after removing from oven.
Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top and garnish with herbs or berries if desired.
Transfer the brie to a serving platter using the parchment paper, and surround with bread, crackers, and fresh fruit slices. Serve warm.

Notes

For a sweeter touch, use honey or maple syrup as a drizzle before serving.
Experiment with different types of fruit preserves to find your favorite combination.
Allow brie to soften slightly before baking for a creamier texture.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 235
Sugar: 3g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 19g
Saturated Fat: 9g
Unsaturated Fat: 10g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 8g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg