Baked Brie

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Wow your guests with this simple baked brie recipe, featuring warm, gooey cheese topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and rosemary—it’s the perfect easy and elegant appetizer for any occasion!

baked brie with crackers, apples, and grapes on wood board

Whenever I’m hosting and need a “wow-factor” appetizer that’s easy to pull off, especially during the busy holiday season, baked brie is my top pick. Effort-wise, it’s just a step up from putting out a wedge of brie—and the warm, cheesy goodness is a guaranteed crowd-pleaser! The best part? It takes just 10 minutes to prep, and you can slide it into the oven right as your guests arrive.

A handy tip: scoring the top of the Brie rind makes the appetizer more inviting to dive into and prevents anyone from getting large chunks of rind in their portion. While the rind is completely edible, many folks prefer to leave it behind, and scoring makes it simple to do so. This baked brie is an easy alternative to my classic brie wrapped in puff pastry.

“The rosemary and pecans absolutely made this recipe. I have made many a baked brie, this was to die for.”

Ruthanne

What You’ll Need To Make Baked Brie

baked brie ingredients
  • Brie cheese: You’ll need a large, wheel of brie—both 12-oz and 16-oz sizes work nicely. You can find brie in the gourmet cheese section of most supermarkets.
  • Fig jam: Adds a sweet, fruity layer that pairs beautifully with the rich, creamy brie; you can usually find it in the gourmet cheese section of the supermarket. Feel free to swap out apricot or raspberry jam.
  • Fresh rosemary: Finely chopped to add an earthy, aromatic note that complements the sweetness of the jam and the creaminess of the brie.
  • Chopped pecans: Sprinkled on top for a bit of crunch
  • Jump to the printable recipe for precise measurements

Step-by-Step Instructions

Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind about ½ inch apart, cutting just through the rind but not into the cheese. Then turn the brie 90 degrees and make another set of cuts perpendicular to the first, keeping the same ½-inch spacing.

crosshatched brie and knife

Place the scored brie in a small cast iron skillet or any oven-safe serving dish. Spread two-thirds of the jam over the top of the brie, then dollop the rest around the sides. Sprinkle the rosemary and pecans over the top.

brie with jam, pecans, and rosemary in skillet

Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and just beginning to ooze out. Serve it warm with crackers or a sliced baguette and fruit—apples, pears, and grapes are all good options.

baked brie in skillet with crackers and fruit

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Baked Brie

Warm, gooey, and effortlessly elegant, this baked brie topped with fig jam, pecans, and rosemary is the ultimate crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer.

Servings: 6 to 8
Prep Time: 10 Minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes
Total Time: 25 Minutes

Ingredients

  • 1 large (12 to 16 oz) round brie
  • ⅓ cup homemade or store-bought fig jam (see note)
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans
  • Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices, for serving (I recommend Toasteds Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F and set an oven rack in the middle position.
  2. Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind, spacing them about ½ inch apart, and cutting just through rind but not through the cheese. Then, turn the brie 90 degrees and score perpendicular to your initial set of cuts, keeping the same ½ inch spacing. This process creates a crosshatch pattern on the top of the cheese. Be mindful of the depth of your cuts—the aim is to penetrate just the rind, as cutting too deeply could cause the brie to lose its shape and structure during baking.
  3. Place the scored brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe serving dish. Spread two-thirds of the jam over the brie and dollop the remaining jam in the skillet/baking dish around the sides of the brie. Sprinkle the rosemary and pecans over top.
  4. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and just starting to ooze out. Serve with crackers, baguette, or sliced apples or pears. When serving, it's important to remember that the skillet/baking dish will be hot. Place it on a heat-resistant surface and make sure to warn your guests about the heat.
  5. Note: Fig jam can usually be found in the gourmet cheese section of most supermarkets.
  6. Note: Nutritional data does not include crackers, bread, or sliced fruit.

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Nutrition Information

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  • Per serving (8 servings)
  • Calories: 203
  • Fat: 14 g
  • Saturated fat: 8 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Sugar: 7 g
  • Fiber: 0 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Sodium: 272 mg
  • Cholesterol: 43 mg

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Comments

  • Hi Jen: is it possible to use a honey and nut topping rather than the fig jam?

    • — Kim R. on January 4, 2025
    • Reply
    • Sure, Kim, that should be fine. Enjoy!

      • — Jenn Segal on January 8, 2025
      • Reply
  • This is easy, beautiful, and so delicious. Our Christmas Eve guests circled around this and did not budge until it was all consumed. Funny to see! Thanks for another amazing recipe.

    • — Ellie on December 29, 2024
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  • Made this for a Christmas party. Super simple, huge hit.Totally loved it. Definitely a keeper.

    • — Lisa on December 8, 2024
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  • Hi Jenn,
    Looking forward to making this recipe! I’m having trouble finding the correct size wheel of Brie. Would it work to use Camembert? Or to use two 8 ounce rounds!
    Thank you and Happy Thanksgiving !

    • — Ruthie Peterson on November 27, 2024
    • Reply
    • Hi Ruthie, I’m assuming it’s too late to be helpful on this – I’m sorry! That said, next time around, either of the two will work. Hope you had a great Thanksgiving!

      • — Jenn Segal on December 3, 2024
      • Reply
  • Hi Jenn. Love love love your recipes!

    My family doesn’t care for the rind. Ok to remove the entire top then add the nuts etc? Any change in cook time?

    Kristy

    • — Kristy Moench on November 26, 2024
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    • So glad you like the recipes! It’s fine to remove the top rind. The cooking time will remain the same. Enjoy!

      • — Jenn Segal on November 26, 2024
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