This delicious Baked Brie Recipe is going to wow all your guests! Warm gooey brie baked with sweet and spicy jam, savory crispy prosciutto and chopped nuts.
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BAKED BRIE
Warm and gooey baked brie cheese paired with sweet and spicy pepper jelly, crispy prosciutto and chopped nuts! This simple appetizer is going to become a hit with everyone! Pair this gooey brie cheese with crackers, crostini, or fruit for a sweet and savory treat. Serve this gooey brie cheese appetizer for parties, holidays or even if it’s just for a night in!
WHAT YOU NEED-
- Brie Cheese– You may want to use an entire brie cheese wheel for this recipe!
- Jam– This recipe calls for sweet and spicy pepper jelly jam! You can also swap the pepper jelly jam for fig jam, apricot jam, raspberry jam or any other jam or preservative you prefer.
- Nuts– You can use chopped pecans, walnuts, pistachios, almonds, etc. Adding chopped nuts is totally optional!
- Crispy Prosciutto– The added crispy prosciutto goes so well with the sweet and spicy jam and butter cheese! You can swap crispy bacon bits or just leave them out completely.
HOW TO BAKE BRIE
With just a couple simple steps, this creamy, gooey brie cheese recipe can be ready to enjoy!
- Preheat the oven.
- Unwrap the brie cheese from packaging and score the brie cheese.
- Transfer into a 6-inch or 8-inch cast iron skillet or lined baking sheet.
- Top the brie cheese with the pepper jelly jam, crispy prosciutto bits, and chopped nuts.
- Bake until the cheese is soft and melted.
- Remove from the oven and top with fresh rosemary or thyme.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, etc.
BAKED BRIE VARIATIONS
There are so many different flavors of brie cheese that you can make! Here are some different topping ideas:
- Fig Jam– Swap the pepper jelly for fig jam and top with crispy prosciutto and hot honey for the ultimate brie cheese!
- Berries– Top your brie cheese with fresh blackberries, raspberries, peaches, or pears and drizzle with honey and top with chopped nuts.
- Candied Pecans– Top the brie cheese with brown sugar and chopped pecans for the delicious crunchy brie cheese.
- Caramelized Onions– For a rich, savory baked brie, top with caramelized onions!
- Cranberry Pecan– Swap the jam for store-bought or homemade cranberry sauce. Perfect for the holidays!
- Hot Honey– Leave the cheese plain and drizzle with hot honey once baked for a kick of spice!
SERVING IDEAS-
Serve this warm and melted with:
- Crackers
- Bagel Chips
- Crostini
- Flatbread Crisps
- Fruit
- Pretzels
- Bread
QUESTIONS YOU MIGHT HAVE:
Yes, you want to leave the rind on the brie cheese because it acts as the “container” for the melted cheese!
There will be several signs that the cheese is ready! It will be soft and tender and there will be slight oozing in areas.
These are the classic signs of overbaked brie cheese!
Yes! You can heat it in the microwave for about 1-2 minutes, in intervals until it melts through!
No! You can swap for a classic jam or preservative.
Once the cheese has cooled, cover and store in the fridge for 1-2 days!
Reheat the leftover cheese in the oven or microwave!
OTHER APPETIZER IDEAS
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Baked Brie Recipe
Ingredients
- 8 oz brie cheese wheel
- 1/3 cup pepper jelly jam
- 3 Tbsp cispy prosciutto bits
- 2 Tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts optional
Instructions
- Add the slices of prosciutto to a large skillet and cook over medium high heat for about 1-2 minutes per side, until crispy dark red on both sides. (Do not overcrowd the pan, you might need to fry in batches.)
- Remove the crispy prosciutto from the skillet and chop into bits. (You can prepare the crispy prosciutto bits ahead of time.)
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Unwrap the brie cheese wheel and lightly score the top. Score by slicing the brie about ¼- ½ deep, then turn the wheel and repeat to make a crisscross pattern. (Do not cut all the way through the cheese and keep the cuts toward the center—not the edges.)
- Transfer the scored wheel into a 6- or 8-inch cast iron skillet or onto a lined baking sheet.
- Add the pepper jelly jam on top of the brie cheese, spread it evenly over the top.
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and crispy prosciutto bits.
- Bake at 350°F for about 15-16 minutes, or until soft and brie cheese is melted in the center.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme and serve warm.
- Enjoy with crostini, crackers, fruit, bagel chips, etc.
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