Description
Creamy baked brie with honey offers a luxurious appetizer that melts hearts at gatherings. Warm, golden cheese drizzled with sweet honey creates a simple yet elegant dish you’ll adore serving to friends and family.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) wheel of brie cheese
- 2 tbsps (30 mL) honey
- ¼ cup (30 g) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- 1 tsp (1 g) fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- ¼ tsp (1 g) cinnamon (optional)
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Preparation: Position the oven rack centrally and preheat to 375°F (190°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper, creating a non-stick surface for the Brie’s transformation.
- Cheese Preparation: Delicately place the Brie wheel on the prepared sheet. Using a sharp knife, create elegant crosshatch patterns across the cheese surface to enhance honey absorption and visual appeal.
- Baking Process: Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Allow the Brie to melt gradually, developing a luxurious, creamy texture over 12-15 minutes. Watch carefully to prevent overcooking and maintain the cheese’s perfect consistency.
- Flavor Infusion: Remove the Brie from the oven once it reaches a pillowy, soft state. Generously drizzle golden honey across the surface, creating intricate patterns that complement the cheese’s rich profile.
- Final Touches: Artfully sprinkle a blend of chopped nuts over the warm Brie. Dust lightly with ground cinnamon and garnish with fresh thyme or rosemary leaves to introduce aromatic depth and textural complexity.
- Serving Suggestion: Immediately present the warm, decadent Brie alongside an elegant selection of accompaniments – crisp crackers, delicate baguette slices, and a vibrant array of seasonal fruits, inviting guests to experience this luxurious appetizer.
Notes
- Cheese Selection Matters: Choose a high-quality, soft-ripened Brie wheel at room temperature for optimal melting and smooth texture.
- Precision Scoring Technique: Create gentle, shallow crosshatch patterns on the cheese surface to allow honey and flavors to penetrate deeply without compromising the wheel’s structure.
- Watch Baking Time Carefully: Monitor the Brie closely during the 12-15 minute baking window to prevent over-melting; the cheese should be soft and pillowy, not completely liquefied.
- Customize for Dietary Needs: Swap traditional honey with maple syrup for vegan alternatives, or use sugar-free honey for low-sugar diets. Gluten-free crackers work perfectly for those with wheat sensitivities.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 5
- Calories: 256
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg