Description
This Baked Brie with Jam recipe offers a warm, gooey wheel of French brie topped with your favorite fruit jam, chopped pecans, and fresh herbs, baked to perfection and served with crisp crostini or apple slices. Perfect for an elegant appetizer or casual gathering, this dish combines creamy, sweet, and nutty flavors with a delightful crunch.
Ingredients
For the Baked Brie
- 1 wheel double creme French brie (8 ounces or more)
- 9 ounce jar fruit spread or jam (fig or other flavor)
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans (or more as desired)
- ½ to 1 teaspoon minced fresh rosemary or thyme leaves
For the Crostini
- 1 artisan baguette (sliced diagonally into ¼-inch thick slices)
- ¼ cup extra virgin olive oil
For Serving
- Sliced baguette or crostini
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Prepare the Brie: Remove the brie from the refrigerator and let it sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes to help it bake evenly, especially important for larger wheels.
- Preheat the Oven and Score the Brie: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Using a sharp knife, make shallow cuts about ½ to 1 inch apart across the surface of the brie, scoring just the rind in a crosshatch pattern without cutting into the cheese beneath. Place the brie in a baking dish, brie baker, or mini cast iron skillet.
- Add Jam and Toppings: Spoon a generous layer of your chosen jam or fruit spread over the top of the scored brie. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and minced rosemary or thyme evenly over the jam.
- Bake the Brie: Bake uncovered in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes, or until the cheese becomes soft and melty and a knife easily presses through the rind. Adjust baking time depending on the size of the brie and desired gooeyness.
- Prepare the Crostini: While the brie bakes, increase oven temperature to 375°F if needed. Brush both sides of the baguette slices lightly with olive oil and arrange on a baking sheet.
- Bake the Crostini: Bake the baguette slices for 5 minutes. Remove from the oven, flip slices over, then bake for another 3 to 5 minutes until crispy and golden.
- Serve: Remove the baked brie from the oven and serve warm alongside crostini, crackers, and apple slices for dipping.
Notes
- Letting the brie come to room temperature ensures more even melting.
- Feel free to experiment with different types of jam or preserves, such as fig, apricot, or raspberry.
- Fresh herbs like rosemary and thyme add an aromatic element that pairs well with the cheese’s creaminess.
- Use pecans, walnuts, or almonds for different nutty flavors.
- Optionally, serve with additional accompaniments like grapes, honey, or cured meats for a more elaborate cheese board.
- Prep Time: 35 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
