Description

This Baked Brie and Preserves recipe offers a delightful blend of warm brie cheese topped with fruit preserves and nuts. Enjoy its rich flavors as a comforting appetizer or snack, perfect for gatherings or casual meals.

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

Cook Mode Prevent your screen from going dark

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350℉ and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, allowing the paper to extend beyond the brie on all sides.
Remove the brie from packaging and place it on the parchment paper. Keep it cold from the refrigerator.
If desired, make shallow crosshatch cuts across the top rind, spacing cuts about ½ inch apart and cutting through just the rind layer.
Spoon the fruit preserves onto the top of the brie, spreading evenly with the back of a spoon.
Sprinkle chopped nuts evenly over the preserves layer.
Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and starting to ooze at the edges, while still holding its shape.
Remove from the oven and let it rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
If desired, drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top and garnish with fresh herbs or berries.
Transfer the brie to a serving platter using the parchment paper. Surround it with sliced baguette, crackers, and fresh fruit slices. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Consider using different types of fruit preserves to suit your taste preferences.
Baked brie can be served with a variety of sides such as crackers or fresh fruit for a more indulgent platter.
For a savory twist, add caramelized onions or a splash of balsamic glaze on top.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 300
Sugar: 10g
Sodium: 250mg
Fat: 22g
Saturated Fat: 10g
Unsaturated Fat: 8g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 24g
Fiber: 2g
Protein: 7g
Cholesterol: 45mg