This baked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a total crowd pleaser.
Some people claim a recipe can be too easy. But I don’t know about you, but we’re always in need of simple ideas. Here’s one of our favorite entertaining tricks: this baked brie recipe! It could not be an easier appetizer recipe, more of an idea than a specific set of instructions. In all our years of cooking experience, this is one we endlessly riff on.
So here’s what you need to know about making a melty, delicious pile of brie. You can change up the toppings depending on your preferences, making it a versatile and beautiful platter with little effort!
How to bake brie
Making baked brie is so easy, you barely need a recipe. But we’re of the mindset that there’s nothing too simple to jot down as an idea for cooking inspiration. (We even wrote a whole book about simple recipes.) You can scroll down to the recipe below for the full details, or just memorize this easy formula for how to bake brie:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F.
- Place the brie on a baking sheet or dish.
- Bake for 15 minutes! To test whether it’s done, touch your finger in the middle of the brie. It should feel like it’s completely liquid in the center.
Yes, that’s literally zero hands on time to bake brie! Then you’ll need a few minutes to dollop the cheese with toppings.
Baked brie toppings
Yes, baked brie is that easy. We love it for parties and entertaining, especially when we’re making multiple recipes at once and need something simple yet stunning. The toppings are the fun part: you can customize this recipe according to your tastes. One key to topping this melty cheese: sweet flavors are an ideal pair with gooey, savory cheese. Here are some ideas for baked brie toppings:
- Honey
- Jams like apricot jam, cherry jam, cranberry jam, strawberry jam, raspberry jam or blackberry jam
- Cranberry sauce
- Diced apple
- Pomegranate seeds
- Nuts like chopped pistachios, toasted pecans, toasted almonds, or toasted walnuts
- Caramelized onions
Variation: cover it in puff pastry
One popular variation on baked brie is to cover it in puff pastry. If you make it this way, you don’t need any toppings. Our personal opinion? We think puff pastry adds extra effort and makes it a little harder to eat. But you can absolutely add it if you love this 1970’s style appetizer idea! Here’s the basic idea:
- Cut the top skin off the brie wheel.
- Get a large sheet of puff pastry. Lay it out in a single layer and place the brie on top.
- Add a few tablespoons of jam on top of the brie.
- Fold the pastry up and over the brie and cut off any excess dough.
- Bake about 25 to 30 minutes at 375°F until the pastry is golden brown. Cool a few minutes before serving.
How to serve baked brie
How to serve baked brie? Well, the sky’s the limit! There are so many things you can add to this luscious cheese wheel to make a beautiful spread of appetizer recipes. It’s great for entertaining at any type of gathering: Christmas, Thanksgiving, or just any type of party! Here are some ideas:
- Crackers, like homemade crackers or gluten-free crackers
- Crostini, like easy crostini
- Baguette slices
- Fruit like apple slices, pear slices, or grapes
- Jams like apricot or cranberry jam, if not using as a topping
- Herbs like rosemary or thyme sprigs, for decoration
Dietary notes
This baked brie recipe is vegetarian and gluten-free (with gluten-free crackers or bread substitutes).
Easy Baked Brie
Print RecipeBaked brie recipe is one of the best easy appetizers around! Bake it in just 15 minutes and add your favorite toppings for a stunning crowd pleaser.
- Prep Time: 0 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 15 minutes
- Yield: 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F. Place the brie in a baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Bake for 15 minutes until soft and warm: it’s done when you touch the center with your finger and it feels very liquid inside.
- Top with honey or jam, crushed pistachios, and a bit of flaky sea salt. Surround with crackers or crostini, grapes, apple, pear, etc.
More easy appetizer recipes
This baked brie is the perfect centerpiece for an appetizer spread! Here are a few of the other easy appetizers we’d pair with it to make a delicious spread. In fact, you could even use this as an “appetizer dinner,” which we like to do for an easy meal concept.
- Make it as part of a cheese board or antipasto platter.
- Roll up some tortilla pinwheels or mix up Marinated olives.
- Try our fan favorite ranch dip or spicy hummus with a veggie tray, or dill pickle dip and potato chips.
- Opt for family favorite fruit dip, peanut butter dip, or chocolate hummus with fruit.
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