Baked Brie
Warm and gooey baked brie is a hit for any occasion! With just five simple ingredients and less than 20 minutes, you will have a rich, creamy appetizer that’s impossible to resist. Scoop it up with your favorite crackers or bread!
Reasons You’ll Love This Recipe
Simple Yet Impressive: Minimal ingredients and effort with a big “wow” factor!
Deliciously warm and creamy: Melted brie has the best cheesy texture and mouthwatering flavor.
Customizable: Add your favorite toppings—jam, nuts, and/or herbs!
Crowd-Pleaser: Perfect for holiday gatherings and guaranteed to disappear fast! Serve with my crispy homemade crostini or your favorite sturdy crackers.
Ingredients for Baked Brie
This baked brie recipe could not be easier to make and only requires five ingredients. It’s one of those recipes that’s so simple yet elegant and delicious. See the recipe card at the bottom of the post for exact measurements.
Brie cheese: Once baked, the wheel of brie will get melty and have a buttery, slightly tangy flavor.
Honey: The honey will caramelize over the cheese as it bakes.
Minced fresh thyme: For fresh herby flavor.
Minced garlic: Adds complexity and depth to the taste of the cheese.
Italian seasoning: Just a pinch for extra color and a boost of savory flavor.
Baked Brie Recipe Instructions
Whether you’re entertaining or just want a tasty snack for a cozy night in, this is your go-to recipe! It comes together with minimal effort and is ready to enjoy in just 20 minutes.
Prep: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit and lightly grease an oven-safe skillet that is slightly bigger than your wheel of cheese. Slice the brie ½-⅔ of the way down into 1-inch slices.
Slice: Rotate the brie 90 degrees and slice again so you end up with little diamonds.
Add Toppings: Add the brie to the prepared pan, then top it with the garlic, fresh thyme, and a light sprinkle of Italian seasoning.
Bake: Drizzle the honey over the top before baking for 13-15 minutes until the cheese is melted and slightly bubbly. Serve immediately.
Tips for Baking and Serving Brie
This quick and easy appetizer is easy, and these tips will help you bake and serve brie like a pro!
Keep the Rind On: Don’t remove the rind when baking brie! It helps keep the shape as it bakes and is perfectly edible.
Room Temp Cheese: To help the cheese bake more evenly, remove it from the fridge about an hour before baking. This way, it can come to room temperature.
Dippers: Dip with sliced baguette bread, sturdy crackers, pears, and apple slices.
Toppings: You can add a sprinkle of walnuts or pecans to the top of the brie. Or a few dollops of jam (I prefer fig jam with brie!)
Serve With: You can serve with apricots, grapes, pistachios, cranberries,
Make Ahead Option
Baked brie is an appetizer that needs to be served fresh out of the oven. You can slice and top the cheese with the garlic, thyme, and Italian seasoning a few hours before baking. But the honey should be drizzled on top just before baking.
More Cheesy Appetizers
If you’re like me, I know you love a good appetizer! During the holidays, I practically live off of appetizers. Here are a few of my favorites you’ve gotta try!