The best Baked brie

Have you ever wanted to phenomenal party started but didn’t want to expand too much energy in the process? Well, this recipe is screaming your name. Trust me when I say that it takes less than 20 minutes of hands on work and this is if you are making your cranberry sauce or whatever topping from scratch.

If you have leftover cranberry sauce like me then you don’t even have to worry about that 20 minutes. Your work has been cutout for you and the whole process might not even take you 5 minutes of hands-on work. All you have to do is unwrap the brie cheese, pop it in the oven and be patient enough for it to melt.

This is the easiest appetizer / party starter ever!

Plus if you are like me and can live off of cheese in general this can be a fun weekend recipe to make your lunches/brunches .or even dinners that much more special for your family.

Because at the end of the day, every day should be treated as a special occasion so only you can decide what you can and cannot serve for regular meals. And trust me when I say that your life will be turned upside down when you start making every day special!

Why you need to make this recipe!

• This is a quick and easy recipe.
• It requires very minimal effort, all you have to do is bake it in the oven.
• This recipe will make for a pretty cheap appetizer. It will cost you about $1 dollar per person, toppings included.
• It’s the perfect holiday, or cold weather appetizer because it is so rich.

Ingredients for baked brie

Here are the ingredients you will need to make this baked brie appetizer. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed ingredient measurements.

• Brie round- I used the President brie cheese because it is the easiest brie to find in the US at local grocery stores.
• Cranberry sauce– I used my homemade cranberry sauce for this and served it for Thanksgiving but you can use the store-bought one as well!
• Pecans or candied pecans– The mixture of nuts and soft cheese if absolute perfection.
• Thyme leaves– The thyme leaves add an earthiness that brings everything together.

How to make the easiest baked brie appetizer

This is how you can make this easy cheesy appetizer in no time. Make sure to scroll down to the recipe card for the full detailed instructions!

1. Unwrap your brie cheese.
2. Place it on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or a deep dish or skillet.
3. BAke in the preheated oven for about 15 minutes. You’ll know it’s is ready when you touch the outside and it feels completely melted.
4. Top it with whatever toppings you’d like (check the idea list below) and serve immediately.

Frequently asked questions – FAQ

How long will it stay gooey?

This baked brie appetizer will stay gooey for about 10-15 minutes after you pull it out of the oven.

How to reheat baked brie?

All you have to do is pop it in the microwave for 5-10 seconds depending on how cold it got to get it ooey gooey again.

Can I make baked brie ahead of time?

Technically you can prepare everything ahead of time but making it ahead of time is a bit complicated because it is served warm. So make sure your mise en place is great and pop it in the oven 15 minutes before you are ready to serve it for the best-tasting cheesy appetizer ever!

Baked brie topping ideas

This is probably the most fun part of this recipe. The toppings are what will take this recipe to the next level. Most of the time sweet toppings go best with baked brie to help alleviate the richness of the cheese but you can also use some savory toppings as well from time to time. But without further ado, here are some of my favorite baked brie toppings:

• Apricot jam
• Honey
• Hot honey
• Candied nuts
• Pistachios
• Pomegranate seeds
• Sliced apples or pears
• Brown sugar and nuts
• Caramelized onions
• Herbs for garnish

How to serve baked brie?

Here are a few of my favorite ways to serve baked brie, even more, to elevate it to the next level.

• Serve some grapes on the side because grapes and cheese are a match made in heaven.
• Toasted sourdough bread which was the most popular item when I served my baked brie.
• Sturdy crackers to be able to pick up the melty cheese.
• Baguette slices
• Whole wheat crostinis
• Add fresh herbs think Rosemary springs for decoration.

Baked Brie with cranberry sauce appetizer

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