Description

Baked Brie and Preserves offers a delightful blend of creamy cheese, fruity preserves, and crunchy nuts. This simple and tasty recipe is ideal for gatherings or a cozy evening snack, sure to please anyone looking for a warm, comforting appetizer!

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

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Instructions

Preheat your oven to 350℉. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper, extending the paper beyond the brie on all sides.
Remove the brie wheel from its packaging and place it on the parchment paper, keeping it cold from the refrigerator.
(Optional) Use a sharp knife to make shallow crosshatch cuts across the top rind, spacing the 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 layer of preserves.
Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and starting to ooze at the edges.
Remove from the oven and let rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
(Optional) Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top and add fresh herb sprig or berries for garnish if desired.
Use the parchment paper to transfer the brie to a serving platter and surround it with sliced baguette, crackers, and fresh fruit slices. Serve immediately while warm.

Notes

Serve with a variety of dippers for a delightful contrast of textures.
Use high-quality jam for the best flavor experience.
This dish is best enjoyed warm freshly from the oven.

Nutrition

Serving Size: 1 serving
Calories: 200
Sugar: 5g
Sodium: 200mg
Fat: 15g
Saturated Fat: 5g
Unsaturated Fat: 9g
Trans Fat: 0g
Carbohydrates: 15g
Fiber: 1g
Protein: 6g
Cholesterol: 25mg