Easy Baked Brie Appetizer
A simple yet elegant baked brie appetizer perfect for gatherings. Choose to wrap it in puff pastry or top it with your favorite sweet or savory additions.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 20 min
- Total Time: 30 min
- Yield: 4-6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) wheel of brie cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed (optional)
- 1/4 cup jam, honey, or chopped nuts (optional toppings)
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- If using puff pastry, unroll it and place the brie wheel in the center. Wrap the pastry around the brie, sealing the edges. Place seam-side down on a baking sheet.
- If not using puff pastry, place the brie wheel directly on a small baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is soft and gooey. If using puff pastry, bake until the pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven. If topping, spread your chosen jam, honey, or nuts over the warm brie.
- Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
- For a sweet and savory cheese experience, try topping with fig jam and prosciutto.
- Ensure the brie is at room temperature before baking for even melting.
- You can score the top of the brie before baking to help it ooze more easily.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of recipe
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 15g
- Cholesterol: 75mg