Description
Rich, creamy Brie appetizer melts hearts with its luxurious blend of sweet and savory flavors. Delicate pastry wraps around smooth cheese, promising a delightful start to any gathering you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 (8 ounces / 226 grams) wheel of brie cheese
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) honey or maple syrup
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons dried cranberries, apricots, or figs, chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices
Instructions
- Warm the oven to a toasty 375°F (190°C), preparing a welcoming environment for the creamy cheese.
- Position the brie wheel elegantly on a parchment-lined baking sheet, creating artistic diagonal cuts across its surface to enhance visual appeal and help toppings nestle perfectly.
- Generously cascade golden honey or rich maple syrup over the cheese, allowing it to glide smoothly across the surface.
- Lavishly scatter a medley of chopped nuts, vibrant dried fruits, and fragrant fresh herbs, creating a colorful landscape atop the cheese.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the brie to transform for 12-15 minutes until it reaches a luxuriously molten state, watching carefully to prevent structural collapse.
- Extract the baking sheet, permitting the cheese to rest and stabilize for 2-3 minutes, letting its internal temperature settle and flavors meld harmoniously.
- Present the baked brie immediately alongside crisp crackers, rustic baguette slices, or crisp apple wedges, inviting guests to indulge in this decadent appetizer.
Notes
- Choose a ripe, creamy brie that’s soft but not completely runny for the best melting texture.
- Score the top of the brie lightly to help it melt evenly and create an appealing presentation.
- Experiment with different nut and fruit combinations like pecans with dried cranberries or almonds with apricots for unique flavor profiles.
- Keep an eye on the baking time to prevent the brie from completely melting and losing its shape – 12-15 minutes is the sweet spot for achieving that perfect gooey consistency.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg