Description
Warm Baked Brie with Fig Jam turns ordinary appetizers into something special for gatherings. Melted cheese and sweet jam create a simple yet elegant starter that guests will absolutely adore.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 8–12 ounces (225–340 grams) brie cheese
Toppings:
- ¼ cup fig jam
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Accompaniments:
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) and select a small oven-safe ceramic dish or parchment-lined baking sheet for the cheese.
- Remove the 8-12 oz brie wheel from its packaging and place it carefully in your selected baking vessel.
- Open the puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out if you prefer a wrapped presentation. Center the brie wheel and fold the pastry edges, pinching them to seal completely.
- Spread ¼ cup fig jam across the top surface of the brie, ensuring even coverage.
- Scatter ¼ cup roughly chopped pecans over the jam layer, creating a crunchy texture.
- Sprinkle 1 tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary across the top for an aromatic finish.
- Optional: Drizzle 1 tablespoon honey over the prepared cheese for additional sweetness.
- Bake unwrapped brie for 10-12 minutes or wrapped brie for 20-25 minutes until the cheese becomes soft and pastry turns golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 1-2 minutes to stabilize the melted texture.
- Arrange crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges around the baked brie for elegant serving.
Notes
- Check the brie’s softness by gently pressing the center; it should feel slightly springy when perfectly baked.
- Swap fig jam with other preserves like raspberry or apricot for different flavor variations that complement the creamy cheese.
- Toast the pecans briefly before adding them to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch to the dish.
- When wrapping brie in puff pastry, make sure to seal the edges completely to prevent the cheese from leaking during baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-25 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 260 kcal
- Sugar: 7 g
- Sodium: 140 mg
- Fat: 21 g
- Saturated Fat: 9 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg