Description
Baked brie with honey and nuts delivers a luxurious appetizer straight from French culinary traditions. Creamy cheese melts beneath a golden crust of chopped nuts, inviting guests to savor each rich, warm bite.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 oz/226 g) wheel of brie cheese
- ¼ cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or pistachios)
- 2 tbsps chopped dried fruits (apricots, figs, or cranberries)
- 2 tbsps honey, plus extra for drizzling
- Optional fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Preparation: Warm the oven to 350F (175C) and position a parchment-lined baking sheet for the Brie.
- Surface Scoring: Delicately craft a crosshatch pattern on the Brie’s rind using a sharp knife, taking care not to penetrate too deeply.
- Nut Roasting: Toast chopped nuts in a skillet over medium heat, stirring until they develop a golden hue and release an enticing aroma.
- Flavor Fusion: Blend toasted nuts, dried fruits, and honey in a bowl, ensuring each ingredient is thoroughly coated with the golden nectar.
- Cheese Dressing: Lavishly spread the honey-infused nut and fruit mixture across the scored Brie surface.
- Baking and Melting: Slide the prepared Brie into the preheated oven, baking for 15-20 minutes until the cheese softens and begins to melt luxuriously.
- Finishing Touches: Remove from oven and let rest briefly, then embellish with an extra honey drizzle and delicate herb garnish.
- Serving: Present immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or apple wedges, creating an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Select Quality Cheese: Choose a high-quality, ripe Brie wheel at room temperature for optimal melting and creamy texture.
- Master Scoring Technique: Score the Brie’s surface gently to prevent ripping the rind, allowing even heat distribution and beautiful presentation.
- Control Nut Toasting: Toast nuts carefully to prevent burning, watching for a golden-brown color and releasing a rich, nutty aroma without scorching.
- Manage Baking Time: Monitor Brie closely during baking to achieve a perfectly soft, molten center without completely liquefying the cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 7
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 250 mg
- Fat: 16 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg