Brie With Jam
An easy baked brie appetizer topped with fruity jam and chopped nuts, perfect for serving warm with crackers and fresh fruit.
Equipment
- 1 Small baking dish or baking sheet oven-safe
- 1 parchment paper for easy cleanup
- 1 spoon for spreading the jam
Ingredients
For the baked brie
- 1 wheel brie cheese about 8 ounces
- 1/3 cup red jam or preserves such as raspberry, strawberry, or cherry
- 1/4 cup pecans or walnuts chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves optional
For serving
- 1 box round crackers or crostini
- 1 cup red grapes
- 1 cup strawberries halved if large
Instructions
Prepare and bake
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet or oven-safe dish with parchment paper.
- Place the wheel of brie on the prepared pan or dish, leaving the rind on.
- Spoon the jam over the top of the brie and gently spread it so it stays mostly on top.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the jam. Add the thyme leaves, if using.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the brie is soft in the center and the topping is warm and glossy.
- Carefully transfer the baked brie to a serving plate.
Serve
- Arrange crackers, grapes, and strawberries around the brie.
- Let sit for 2 to 3 minutes, then serve warm.
Notes
Do not overbake; start checking at 12 minutes. Leave the rind on to help the brie hold its shape. Raspberry, cherry, strawberry, or fig preserves all work well.