Description
Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pistachios turns your cheese board into a total showstopper with minimal effort. Creamy, warm cheese gets topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy pistachios for a simple appetizer that’ll have guests asking for your recipe.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 wheel brie cheese
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup fig jam
- ¼ cup dried figs, chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios, roasted and salted, chopped
Seasoning Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon thyme, fresh, chopped
- 1 teaspoon brandy
- 1 pinch salt
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and grab an oven-safe dish or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the entire 8-ounce brie wheel in the center of your baking surface, keeping the rind completely intact.
- Grab a mixing bowl and combine ¼ cup fig jam, ¼ cup chopped dried figs, ¼ cup chopped pistachios, 1 teaspoon fresh thyme, 1 teaspoon brandy, and a tiny pinch of salt.
- Spread the prepared mixture evenly across the top of the brie wheel, making sure to cover the surface completely.
- Slide the dish into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for exactly 10 minutes until the cheese becomes deliciously soft and the topping warms through.
- Remove the brie from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes, which helps the cheese settle and become perfectly spreadable.
- Optional: Sprinkle a few fresh thyme leaves or crack some black pepper over the top for an extra touch of flavor.
- Serve immediately with crisp crackers or crostini, encouraging guests to scoop the warm, gooey cheese onto their chosen vehicle.
Notes
- Choose a high-quality, soft brie with a creamy texture that will melt beautifully when baked.
- Select fresh, plump pistachios and chop them coarsely to add a delightful crunch to the topping.
- For a gluten-free version, serve the baked brie with gluten-free crackers or sliced apples and pears.
- If brandy isn’t available, a splash of honey or a drizzle of maple syrup can add a similar depth of flavor to the dish.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 310 kcal
- Sugar: 13 g
- Sodium: 280 mg
- Fat: 23 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12 g
- Trans Fat: 0.3 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 10 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg