Description
Creamy baked brie with honey elevates classic appetizer elegance with Mediterranean charm. Crusty bread and golden, warm cheese invite guests to savor rich flavors that promise delightful culinary moments.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Cheese:
- 1 (8-ounce/226 grams) wheel of brie cheese
Toppings and Seasonings:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- ¼ cup (30 grams) chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds)
- ¼ teaspoon (1 gram) cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon (1 gram) fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
Serving Suggestions:
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
- Apple slices
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack in the middle position and warm the oven to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfectly heated environment for the creamy cheese. Cover a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Gently transfer the round Brie wheel onto the prepared baking surface, creating a pristine canvas for melting. For enhanced honey penetration, delicately score the cheese’s surface with a sharp knife, creating subtle crosshatch patterns.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated oven, allowing the Brie to transform into a luscious, molten delicacy. Monitor carefully as the cheese softens and becomes irresistibly creamy, typically requiring 12-15 minutes of gentle heat.
- Once the Brie reaches a sumptuous, pillowy consistency, carefully extract it from the oven. Immediately cascade golden honey across the surface, creating elegant drizzle patterns that glisten invitingly.
- Elevate the presentation by generously sprinkling a medley of chopped nuts, adding textural contrast. Dust with a whisper of ground cinnamon and garnish with fragrant fresh thyme or rosemary leaves to introduce aromatic complexity.
- Present the warm, decadent Brie immediately alongside an array of accompaniments – rustic crackers, thinly sliced baguette rounds, or a colorful assortment of fresh seasonal fruits, inviting guests to indulge in this luxurious appetizer.
Notes
- Scoring the top of the Brie helps the honey penetrate deeper, creating a more flavorful and visually appealing dish.
- Choose a high-quality, raw honey for the best taste and natural sweetness that complements the creamy Brie.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or sliced apples instead of traditional bread.
- Experiment with different nut toppings like pistachios or candied pecans to add unique texture and flavor variations.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Dinner
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg