Baked Brie with Jam is melty, gooey, perfectly cheesy, and sweet and savory. This swoon-worthy appetizer keeps guests coming back for more, and—bonus alert—it only takes 10 minutes to prep!
With over 20+ years of hosting experience, I can honestly say this recipe is hands-down one of the easiest and most successful appetizers I've ever served in my home. It's guaranteed to be a hit every time!
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Why This Recipe Works
There's nothing particularly difficult about making baked Brie. The two most important things to keep in mind:
- Make sure you get it hot enough to melt.
- Make sure the flavor profiles you've chosen for toppings work well together.
Pretty easy stuff. Other baked Brie appetizers can get expensive and/or have an extensive ingredient list. Our recipe uses only a handful of ingredients to create a simple yet addictively delicious flavor profile, with lots of delicious options to suit any and all palates.
Ingredients
Brie | A soft cheese made from cow's milk that is ideal for melting. It has a bloomy rind that is 100% edible. The buttery, mild flavor is great for pairing with fruit and nuts. If needed, you can use Camembert in a pinch, which has a slightly stronger flavor than Brie but melts beautifully just the same. For this recipe, you'll need an 8-16 ounce wheel of Brie. The rind should look fresh and white, and beware of wet, slimy, or brown spots.
Preserves, Jam, or Jelly | It's not hard to find a fruity flavor of jam that pairs well with baked Brie. Fig jam is a classic combination, but apricot, cherry, pear, apple, lingonberry (similar to cranberries but not as tart), and raspberry jam or jelly are all wonderful options! Love a fruit-and-Brie combo? Add Baked Brie with Apples to your appetizer go-tos!
Nuts | Chopped almonds, pecans, walnuts, or pistachios are all great options for a crunchy baked Brie topping.
Optional Brie Toppers
If you want to level up and deck out your Brie, these ingredients are superb!
Honey | A drizzle of honey covers the nuts nicely and keeps them from burning. You could actually use it in place of jam for a full honey-flavored effect.
Fresh Herbs | A pinch of fresh herbs makes a great garnish! Minced thyme or rosemary adds a hint of savory and complexity to a very simple dish like baked Brie with jam. However, a little goes a long way, so use in small quantities.
Dried Fruit | Much like the essence of the preserves, jam, or jelly, the flavor profiles of dried figs, apricots, cherries, cranberries are a perfect complement to baked Brie! Make sure you chop larger dried fruit into bite-sized pieces before topping off your baked brie with it.
We use a delicious combo of dried fruit, nuts, and fresh herbs in our Party Cheese Ball with Goat Cheese. It's a cheesy showstopper with unique, delicious flavors that always wows the crowd!
How to Make Baked Brie
Prep | Preheat the oven to 400°F. Place Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. This makes it easier to serve. Score across the top through the rind but not too deep into the cheese. You could also bake the brie in a Brie baker or a small baking dish with a two-to-three-cup capacity.
Top | Spoon jam, jelly, or preserves over the top of Brie. Sprinkle with nuts and drizzle with honey, if using.
Bake | Transfer the Brie to a baking sheet. Bake for about 10-15 minutes. You can also bake Brie in the air fryer 350°F for about five minutes.
Favorite Combos to Try
- Honey with chopped walnuts and flakey salt.
- Fig jam with chopped dried figs, fresh, minced rosemary, and chopped pecans, pistachios, or walnuts.
- Sour cherry preserves with chopped almonds.
- Lingonberry jam with fresh, minced rosemary.
- Apricot jam with chopped almonds, a drizzle of honey, and a pinch of flakey salt.
How to Serve Baked Brie
Baked Brie can be served from a Brie baker if you use one, or directly on a serving platter, which is where the parchment paper comes in handy.
The parchment paper actually serves two purposes in this recipe. Most importantly, it enables you to easily pick up the Brie and transfer it to the platter after baking. Secondly, the parchment paper adds layers and texture to your serving platter.
Pro tip: Crumble the paper before baking for even more texture. Food bloggers do this all the time to add interest and dimension to photos, and it works just the same in real life!
What to Eat with Baked Brie
You'll want to serve your baked brie with jam alongside some sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, or even apple slices. Avoid flimsy crackers that will buckle under light pressure from a spreader or butter knife.
If you're pulling out all the stops with toasted baguette slices, you might want to add these Goat Cheese Toasts to the party menu. They're beyond easy and would make an excellent addition to your spread!
And speaking of a party menu, add Mini Pigs in a Blanket to the line up if Brie isn't everyone's thing! (But we can't see that being the case!)
You can also serve baked brie on a charcuterie board with more goodies on the side, such as cured meats, like prosciutto and salami, dried fruits, additional cheeses, grapes, fresh berries, and so on. Get creative! This is a dish you can have fun with and customize as much or as little as you want.
If we are talking wine pairings, a fruity Pinot Noir, a light Cabernet Sauvignon, a buttery Chardonnay, or a bubbly Champagne are all amazing complements to baked Brie with jam. Each one will pull the wonderful flavors from all the components of this dish.
Can Baked Brie Be Made in Advance?
No. This dish is best served hot out of the oven. Eventually, the jam's colors will bleed into the cheese and appear somewhat off-putting. It still tastes great the next day, just not company-worthy.
To reheat your Brie, warm it back up in the oven at 350 degrees until it's nice and melty again.
Baked Brie with Jam
Ingredients
- 8-16 ounces Brie
- ¼ cup jam, preserves, or jelly (such as fig, apricot, cherry, pear, apple, lingonberry, and raspberry)
- 2-3 tablespoons nuts, chopped (such as almonds, pecans, walnuts, or pistachios)
- 1-2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- Sturdy crackers or toasted baguette slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Make parallel cuts about a ½" apart across the rind/surface of the Brie. Turn the Brie at a 90° angle and repeat.
- If you do not have a Brie baker, fold a piece of parchment paper to fit underneath your Brie, leaving a 2-3 inch parchment border around the cheese. Place the Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. If using a baking vessel, place the cheese in a Brie baker or in a small, round baking dish with a two-to-three-cup capacity.
- Spoon jam, jelly, or preserves of choice over the top of Brie and spread toward the edges. Sprinkle with nuts of choice and drizzle with honey, if using.
- Bake, uncovered, for 10-15 minutes or until bubbly, remove from the oven and add additional (optional) toppings. Use the parchment paper to carefully transfer the Brie to a serving dish. Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- Dried fruit, such as chopped figs, apricots, cranberries, and cherries
- Fresh herbs, such as thyme and rosemary
Nutrition
Source: TheSpruce.com
Jenni LeBaron says
What a brilliant and easy appetizer! I love this recipe for brie with fresh fruit and crackers!
Claire | The Simple, Sweet Life says
I love the idea of doing an appetizer that's both a little savory and a little sweet. And your pairing choices sound amazing!
Demeter says
Wow, it really doesn't get any easier than this! Love the chopped almonds on top too. Gives it that little bit of something extra.
Danielle Wolter says
Baked brie might just be one of my favorite things ever. I am loving all the sweet deliciousness you have here. Perfect for parties or Netflix binges -)
Julia says
I would probably eat the whole brie myself as I love appetizers of all sorts. This one looks perfect!
Natalie says
Looks like the ultimate summer treat! I love baked brie!
Jen says
Thanks for the tip about freezing to help ease cutting off the rind. Worked like a charm!
Michelle says
Such a pretty and elegant appetizer recipe. Plus it's SO easy to make!
Jocelyn (Grandbaby Cakes) says
This is the ultimate appetizer! I seriously love it so much!
Helen @ family-friends-food.com says
Great for a party! Sounds delicious.
Linda says
Seriously, this couldn't be an easier appetizer to fix. And it was super popular at our holiday get-together. I couldn't believe how delicious just adding jam to brie could be!
Kelly Anthony says
Thank you, Linda!
Jessica says
I live for brie. Loved adding nuts for texture. Thanks!
Nellie Tracy says
Delicious holiday recipe! Can't wait to make this for Christmas.
Ben says
I could eat that entire thing myself. That looks seriously delicious. I love the jam paired with it. MmmMMMM.
Sean says
First of all, love the recipe, and love the flavours that you've used here (and a big yes to apricot)... but I have to say, I'm particularly excited about the idea of slicing the top off the brie first. HOW have I never seen that before?! I personally don't mind the flavour of brie rind, but you still have to fight to get the toppings and the cheese all mixed together on your cracker. Cheers!
Paula Montenegro says
This is one of my staples, not only for entertaining but for family nights! Love how simple and delicious it is. And most jams and jellies are great on top. Literally, there's no way to mess this up!
Analida Braeger says
My family loved the baked brie and we will be serving this again at our Easter gathering! Thanks so much for all the tips and details to make this!
Denise says
I am making this for Easter, its the perfect appetizer to go with my dinner! Thanks for sharing this.
Pam Greer says
Such an easy and delicious appetizer! Apricot jam is my favorite so far!
Tammy says
I'm a sucker for baked brie...it's one of my favorites and I love serving it on appetizer boards for the holidays. Yours looks so good with the jam and nuts!
Jacqui DeBono says
There is nothing better than a baked brie with chunks of homemade bread! I like to do one with jam like this and one with garlic cloves and rosemary. Delicious and easy!
Sharon says
This baked brie is the perfect treat for when I'm craving something sweet and salty. Easy to make too which is a bonus.
Sharon says
This baked brie is the perfect treat for when I'm craving something sweet and salty.
Anna says
My mouth is watering just by looking at these photos! This is like the ultimate treat that I would choose over chocolate any day!
Beverly Booker says
Could Brie, jam almonds, honey and salt be assembled day before? Will be a to-go appetizer for a friend's party that evening.
Lisa says
This was so easy to make and was delicious! Took it to a luncheon and everyone loved it. Will definitely be a go to appetizer.