The Easiest Baked Brie with Jam
This quick and easy baked brie with jam is a holiday appetizer that takes just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to prep and it can be made ahead!
You Will Love This
- This easy baked brie with jam is basically the best party appetizer ever in the world. Baked brie is a crowd-pleaser that will be the first appetizer to be eaten at every party or holiday gathering! When I have ladies’ night, you better believe there is always a wheel of brie in the oven when my girls arrive. Last ladies’ night, we went through TWO wheels of brie; it was glorious. This is one of those appetizers that your friends and family will start to look forward to and expect at your get-togethers!
- It’s SO easy. No fancy kitchen gadgets are required. No cooking skills are necessary. Just top it, pop it in the oven, and in 10 minutes you’ve got the perfect, cheesy party appetizer!
- If you loved this baked brie recipe, be sure to check out my Baked Spinach & Artichoke Dip (with no mayo), my Creamy Baked Jalapeno Popper Dip, or my Garlic and Herb Marinated Feta!
Ingredients and Substitutions
- Brie – Brie should be pretty easy to find at your local grocery store, but if not, Camembert is the closest substitute. Also, if you can only find a wedge of brie, that will work just fine for this baked brie with jam recipe as well! Just make sure you place the wedge in a baking dish before baking since it doesn’t have the rind to hold the melty cheese in, it will spill out a bit, however, the flavors will still be delicious!
- Fig Jam – The fig jam in this recipe adds such a delicious sweetness without being too sweet! If you can’t find fig jam, use apricot jam instead.
- Pistachios – If you don’t have pistachios on hand, try using walnuts or pecans. The nuts in this recipe add a delicious variety of texture – a little crunch pairs really well with the creamy brie.
- Fresh Thyme – If you can’t find fresh thyme, dried thyme will work in its place. Just remember that dried thyme has a much more concentrated flavor so you can use less. I’d recommend a couple of pinches to taste and you can always add more.
Instructions
Place brie on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet. No need to spray the baking sheet with olive oil because you’re leaving the brie in the wooden container it came in. If your brie didn’t come in a wooden container, just place it directly onto the parchment paper. Slice a crosshatch pattern across the top of the brie.
Spread fig jam across the top of the wheel of brie.
Top with pistachios and thyme.
Bake for 8-10 minutes or until gooey and melty inside. Use a spoon to gently press on the top of the rind to feel if it is melted inside. Serve with homemade crostini, baguette slices, or crackers.
Make Ahead, Storage, and Reheating Instructions
- Make Ahead: You can prep this baked brie with jam up to 3 days in advance. Follow the recipe instructions, but before baking cover it or place it in an airtight container and refrigerate. When you’re ready to eat, just follow recipe instructions and bake for 8-10 minutes or until warmed through. You may need to bake it for a couple extra minutes since it’s coming straight from the refrigerator.
- Storage: You can store leftovers in the fridge an airtight container for up to 5 days.
- Reheating: Leftovers can be reheated in the oven the same way you baked it originally or in the microwave.
Tips
- For this baked brie recipe, we leave the brie in the wooden container that it comes in. This helps the brie to hold its shape after it’s baked and served. If it’s a flimsier wood container I like to flip the lid over and place the bottom of the wooden container inside it so it has two layers of wood holding it in.
- If your brie didn’t come in a wooden container, you can place it directly onto the parchment lined baking sheet or in a small cast iron skillet. Once the rind of the brie is broken, the melty cheese will spread quickly. This is why the wooden container is nice because it prevents the cheese from spreading.
- Don’t overbake the brie. It’s not the end of the world if you leave it in the oven for too long but it will get SUPER DUPER melty if it’s in the oven for longer than 10 minutes. You want to melt the brie just so it’s creamy but not soupy.
- If the nuts seem to be browning too quickly in the oven, place a sheet of tin foil over the cheese and continue baking. This will slow the browning process.
FAQ
Nope! The rind is what’s going to hold all the brie cheese inside so it’s important to leave it on. Some people like to slice the very top of the rind off of the brie before baking so that the rind serves as kind of a bowl for the creamy cheese. However, I find that cutting a crosshatch pattern allows folks to easily dip into the creamy cheese while still enjoying that layer of rind. For me, the rind is the best part so I want to enjoy every bit of it!
My favorite is fig jam, but apricot, peach, raspberry, or even strawberry will all taste delicious with brie cheese. Honey is another one of our family’s favorites to add to baked brie. Basically, you’re just looking to add a little sweetness to the earthy flavor of the brie.
Nope! You can go ahead and bake it right from the fridge – no need to let it come to room temp. The oven will do all the work in heating the brie so that it’s perfectly creamy and delicious. If you are NOT baking the brie, then you would need to let it come to room temperature before serving. As with most cheeses, brie is best served warm or at room temperature so that the flavors and creamy texture come through. Cold brie will not be as flavorful or creamy.
Yes! And it’s the best part in my humble opinion. It’s got the most delicious tangy flavor and I love the way its texture compliments the creamy brie. Some folks might prefer just to eat the inside of the brie cheese because it’s a bit milder, but you can eat the entire wheel of brie, rind, and all!
Topping Variations
Top this baked brie with whatever your guests will eat. Everything. Anything. All the things!
As long as you keep the ratios about the same, you can top this brie with whatever your friends and family enjoy! Here are some of our family’s favorites!
- raspberry preserves and walnuts
- apricot jam and pecans
- honey, fresh sliced pears, and almonds
- fig jam, dried cranberries, and pistachios
- butter, brown sugar, and pecans
- cranberry jam, fresh rosemary, and walnuts
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Baked Brie Appetizer
This quick and easy baked brie with jam is a holiday appetizer that takes just 10 minutes and 5 ingredients to prep and it can be made ahead!
- Prep Time: 2 minutes
- Cook Time: 8 minutes
- Total Time: 10 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 8 oz. wheel of Brie
- 3 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 1–2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- crostini, crackers, sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
- Place wheel of brie on a parchment lined baking sheet, leaving it in the wooden container (if it came in one).
- Slice a crosshatch pattern across the top of the brie.
- Spread fig jam across the top of the wheel of brie.
- Add pistachios and thyme.
- Bake for 8-10 minutes or until gooey and melty inside. Use a spoon to gently press on the top of the rind to feel if it is melted inside.
- Serve with sliced crusty French baguette, crackers, or crostini.
Equipment
Buy Now → Notes
- For this baked brie recipe, we leave the brie in the wooden container that it comes in. This helps the brie to hold its shape after it’s baked and served.
- If your brie didn’t come in a wooden container, you can place it directly onto the parchment lined baking sheet or in a small cast iron skillet. Once the rind of the brie is broken, the melty cheese will spread quickly. This is why the wooden container is nice because it prevents the cheese from spreading.
- Don’t overbake the brie. It’s not the end of the world if you leave it in the oven for too long but it will get SUPER DUPER melty if it’s in the oven for longer than 10 minutes. You want to melt the brie just so it’s creamy but not soupy.
- If the nuts seem to be browning too quickly in the oven, place a sheet of tin foil over the cheese and continue baking. This will slow the browning process.
This post was originally published in November of 2018. It was updated in October of 2021 to include process shots, step-by-step instructions, and tips for making the best baked brie every single time!
Another jam flavor would be cherry. I think cherry is often forgotten. 🙂
can you wrap it in puff pastry and bake it?
Sure! That would be delicious!
Do you think I can use rosemary with salted pistachios? I have so much rosemary
Yes! I think rosemary would be delicious!
Since my brie didn’t come in a wooden box, am I better off NOT scoring the top to prevent the cheese from spilling over and losing its shape?
Great question! The Brie should still hold together pretty well as long as you just score it across the top. The sides of the rind should hold it together quite well. Can’t wait to hear how it turns out if you try it!
Are the pistachios salted or unsalted; roasted or out of the package?
Thank you! MJ
You’ll want to use shelled pistachios but you could use salted or unsalted. I’ve also used roasted unsalted pistachios and they were great!
Can this be baked on a platter instead of a pan? Taking to a party. Thanks
Yes, definitely! It can really be baked on anything. Keep in mind that if you don’t bake it in the wooden container, it may seep out as it bakes. But yes, a platter will work just fine – just make sure it’s an oven safe platter!
Superb recipe
I am so glad that you enjoyed this baked brie, Christina! Thanks for leaving a review 🙂
Such a simple appetizer to throw together!