Description
Creamy Baked Brie with Jam elevates simple cheese into a luxurious appetizer that whispers French countryside elegance. Melted cheese and sweet preserves create an irresistible harmony, promising pure indulgence for your next gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese and Protein:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) wheel of brie
- 1/2 cup (60 grams) walnuts, chopped
Fruit and Sweeteners:
- 1/3 cup (110 grams) fig jam (or preserves of choice)
- 1 tablespoon (21 grams) honey
Herbs, Spices, and Seasonings:
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves, plus extra for garnish
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/4 teaspoon salt
- 1/8 teaspoon black pepper
- Flaky sea salt, for serving
Serving Suggestions:
- Crostini, apple slices, or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the baking environment by heating the oven to 350°F (175°C) and lining a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Carefully create a delicate crosshatch pattern on the brie’s surface using a sharp knife, ensuring shallow cuts that don’t penetrate deeply into the cheese.
- Generously distribute fig jam across the brie’s top, creating an even layer of sweet richness.
- Combine walnuts, honey, fragrant orange zest, aromatic thyme, a pinch of salt, and freshly ground black pepper in a mixing bowl to craft a complex topping.
- Sprinkle the nutty walnut mixture over the jam-covered brie, ensuring an even distribution of flavors and textures.
- Transfer the prepared brie to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the cheese to become luxuriously soft and irresistibly melted.
- Remove from the oven and enhance the presentation by garnishing with delicate fresh thyme sprigs and a light dusting of flaky sea salt.
- Serve immediately while warm, accompanied by crisp crostini, thinly sliced apples, or a selection of artisanal crackers for a delightful appetizer experience.
Notes
- Choose soft, high-quality brie for the best melting texture and creamy consistency.
- Experiment with different jam flavors like raspberry, apricot, or even spicy pepper jelly to customize the dish.
- Toast walnuts briefly before adding to enhance their nutty flavor and provide extra crunch.
- Serve immediately after baking to enjoy the gooey, warm cheese at its peak deliciousness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 6
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 30 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 15 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg