Valentina Ablaev
Homemade baked brie is a simple yet star appetizer that you’re sure to fall in love with! Not only does it make for a stunning presentation, but it also tastes incredible and takes little to no effort. With just 4 ingredients and a bit of oven time, you have the perfect starter that your guests will devour and rave about.
When it comes to hosting, the starters can be the most important part of the meal! They’re the first thing everyone digs into, and what better way to start a meal than with melty, gooey cheese? Our baked brie in phyllo dough has been a number one favorite for a long time, and this honey-baked brie is here to challenge it!
Though this recipe is so simple, you can easily add personalized toppings to elevate the baked brie, just like in our baked ricotta with bruschetta dip! Or you can keep it simple with a honey whipped ricotta. You can’t go wrong with cheese as an appetizer!
Why Make This Baked Brie?
- Little effort. The oven does all the work in this recipe; there’s no prep required!
- Simple ingredients. You simply can’t beat a 4-ingredient appetizer!
- Fan favorite. Every time we serve this dish, it doesn’t fail to be the star! People are quick to dig in and enjoy this hot appetizer.
Ingredients for Baked Brie
- Brie – A wheel of brie is easy to find at most supermarkets, and you don’t need to do any chopping or prep.
- Nuts – Your favorite nuts add the perfect crunch to the brie. We like walnuts, pecans, or pistachios.
- Honey – A drizzle of honey adds flavor to the cheese and pairs perfectly with the rich brie.
- Garnish – An optional, but beautiful touch, we love to top the brie off with fresh rosemary or fresh thyme.
See the recipe card below for a complete list of ingredients and quantities.
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There are many ways to prepare this dish! You can bake this brie on a baking sheet, a cast-iron skillet, or a casserole dish! It’s best to prepare this brie in a dish that you can also serve it in!
Baked Brie Flavor Variations
Get creative with your baked brie and take it to the next level!
- Jam: Top your baked brie with cranberry sauce or raspberry preserves for the sweet cheese of your dreams!
- Fresh fruit: Fresh apples and even figs pair deliciously with the baked brie.
- Savory: Top your brie with prosciutto or crispy bacon for a salty kick!
- Sweet+savory: If you like the combination of sweet and savory, top the brie with pepper jelly.
Expert Tips
- The perfect baking dish. We love to bake this brie in a serving dish, so no transferring is required! You can use a small cast-iron skillet or a shallow baking dish that’s perfect for guests to dip into.
- Don’t overbake. To have the perfect brie, it’s crucial not to overbake it, as the result will be a hard center. Check in periodically towards the end and use a toothpick to poke into the center. If melty cheese gets stuck to it, you know it’s done!
- Serve immediately. When it comes to baked brie, hot and melty is best, which is why we recommend baking it right before serving. If everything else isn’t ready yet but your brie is, serve it anyway! Your guests will enjoy a light snack, and no one will have to eat hardened cheese.
How to Make Baked Brie
- Place the brie on the sheet, score the top in a crosshatch pattern.
2. Sprinkle the brie with chopped walnuts.
3. Bake at 350°F for 15–20 minutes, until the center is soft.
4. Drizzle the brie with honey and serve warm with crackers or bread.
Baked Brie Pairings
What do you serve baked brie with? Well, the options are endless!
Crackers and bread –
- Pita chips
- Crostini or a crusty baguette
- Bagel crisps
- Ritz crackers
- Whole grain crackers
Sweet topping –
- Apple slices
- Pear slices
- Fresh figs
- Strawberries
Savory addition –
- Kalamata olives
- Marinated artichoke
- Baby carrots
- Broccoli
- Prosciutto
How to Store Leftover Baked Brie
Leftover baked brie is excellent to store for later! Wrap the baked brie tightly and store in the fridge for up to 3-4 days!
Can You Reheat Baked Brie?
Baked brie is so easy to reheat and get back to that melty consistency! Simply bake as usual and enjoy!
More Appetizer Recipes
If you enjoyed this baked brie recipe, be sure to try our other easy appetizer recipes; here are some of our favorites:
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- Finger Foods
- Open-Faced
- Finger Foods
- Appetizer
- Appetizer
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Easy Baked Brie Recipe (with Honey)
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz brie cheese
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans or pistachios
- 2 Tbsp honey
- To garnish rosemary or thyme, optional
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet or cast-iron skillet.
- Place the brie on the baking sheet and score the top rind with a knife in a crosshatch pattern. Add the chopped walnuts.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the center is soft.
- Remove from the oven and carefully transfer to a serving dish; it’s easier to just remove with the parchment paper. You can then gently pull the parchment paper out.
- Drizzle the top of the brie/walnuts with honey.
- Serve warm with your favorite crackers and bread.
Notes
- Experiment with flavor. Though this brie is delicious as is, you can elevate it with just a few simple toppings! Add cranberry jam or raspberry preserves for a sweet flavor, and fresh fruit, like sliced apples and figs, takes it to a whole other level.
- The right baking dish. We like baking the brie directly in a serving dish, so there’s no need to transfer it later. A small cast-iron skillet or a shallow baking dish works perfectly and makes it easy for guests to dip into it.
- Avoid over baking. For perfectly soft brie, be careful not to overbake it; otherwise, the center can turn firm. Start checking it near the end of the baking time. Insert a toothpick into the center; if melty cheese clings to it, it’s ready.
- Serve right away. Baked brie is best enjoyed hot and gooey, so try to bake it just before serving. If the rest of the food isn’t quite ready but the brie is, go ahead and serve it anyway—your guests will appreciate a warm, melty snack instead of cooled, firm cheese.
