This baked brie recipe is a fantastic holiday appetizer. It’s not only delicious but also easy to make. Picture this: gooey brie on a crispy baguette with honey, fruit, and nuts. It looks amazing too, with festive red, white, and green colors. Plus, it only takes 10 minutes to prepare, making it perfect for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or New Year’s parties. Actually, it’s so tasty that you’ll want to enjoy it at gatherings throughout the entire winter!
My Simple Baked Brie Recipe
When I’ve had baked brie before, it was usually wrapped in puff pastry. But as I played around with this recipe, I realized I liked the cheese better without it. Skipping the pastry makes the recipe much easier – no need to mess with rolling dough and wrapping up the cheese. Just put the brie from the fridge into the oven! (Important: The brie should be cold; otherwise, it will melt instead of softening while baking.)
Without the puff pastry, you can have fun with festive toppings! I like using seasonal produce, and in this case, fresh pomegranate seeds are a perfect choice. They not only look great but also add a sweet and tart crunch to the creamy cheese. I top it all off with toasted pistachios, rosemary, honey, and sea salt to enhance the flavors. Tip: Try to get a bit of everything in each bite!
Ideas for Serving Baked Brie
Serve the baked brie warm for the best taste. Use parchment paper for easy transfer from the oven to a serving platter. Top the brie with a mix of pomegranate seeds, honey, pistachios, rosemary, and sea salt for a delicious and festive look with sweet, tart, crunchy, and aromatic flavors.
Feel free to customize the toppings. You can try different seasonal fruits or jams, like cherry or cranberry sauce, and swap pistachios for toasted walnuts or pecans. Experiment with herbs too, such as using thyme leaves instead of rosemary.
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Baked Brie with Pomegranates
If you’re a fan of brie cheese, you’ll love this easy baked brie recipe! Just make sure to put the brie in the oven straight from the fridge, not when it’s already at room temperature, to prevent it from melting too much while baking.
- Total Time: 10 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 chilled 8-ounce brie wheel
- 1/4 cup pomegranate arils
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- Rosemary sprigs (for fancy points)
- ½ cucumber, thin strips
- Honey (for that sweet drizzle)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Toasted baguette or crackers (your choice), for serving
Instructions
- Heat the oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Pop the brie on the sheet and bake for 8 minutes until soft in the middle.
- Take it out, go wild with pomegranate, pistachios, rosemary, and a good honey drizzle. Sprinkle some sea salt if you’re feeling extra.
- Serve the magic with toasted baguette slices or your favorite crackers. Enjoy the yum!
- Prep Time: 2 min
- Cook Time: 8 min
- Category: appetizer
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 325
