20-Minute Baked Brie with Jam

This 20-minute Baked Brie with Jam recipe is an easy appetizer that can be made even at the last minute before guests arrive. It just happens to be my teenage son's favorite appetizer which is saying a lot because he is a bit picky...

 

I love throwing parties where the appetizer is every bit the star as the main meal. This baked brie recipe is the best for entertaining any party guest without putting in much effort. And every ingredient can be found at your local grocery store. 

The caramel-y, buttery, sweet and salty drizzle of this gorgeous recipe is show-stopping. Your guests will be ravenous for another taste of this brie appetizer.

If you need more appetizer ideas, I recommend our viral Tik Tok butter board recipe or even bacon wrapped tater tots. In my opinion, you can never have too many appetizers. Anyone else go to a restaurant and just order a starter?Our gluten free ravioli is another amazing addition to your appetizer spread.  Combine it with the best cheeseball you will ever make and the party is on! 

Why this will be your go-to appetizer recipe in a pinch

• It’s so easy! You can whip it up twenty minutes. No joke. It’s one of the easiest appetizers. Which makes it perfect for a busy holiday season. I've even made it when I heard friends were on their way last minute and they felt so welcomed with this snack when they arrived.
• It's a show stopper- Whether your guests have a more refined palette or prefer simplicity, this spread of melty, creamy cheese, apples is the perfect start to any meal you host.
• It can easily be adjusted- You can use what ever kind of jam you want so it can be any flavor you want! From orange marmalade to grape jelly or fig preserves, the sky is the limit. You can also leave off the pastry dough and just serve it simply.

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How to make Baked Brie with Jam

Chop and mix

Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Then chop up those pecans until they’re the size you like best. This is likely the most difficult part of the process!

Toss the nuts, softened butter, brown sugar, your favorite jam, and salt into the bowl of a stand mixer and mix until well combined. This mixture will turn into a paste, and that’s exactly what you want.

Bake

Place your wheel of brie cheese in the center of a pie dish or baking dish. Then spread that yummy, buttery, jammy paste on top of the wheel. The more even it is the better.

Bake for about 12-15 minutes. While this delicious appetizer is in the oven I recommend chopping the apples so they’re ready when the cheese comes out of the oven.

Serve

Arrange the apple slices and pretzels on a serving platter and serve alongside the warm brie. The cheese will be soft and melty so you can dip the apples into the yummy cheese.

Watch everyones faces light up as they taste this stunning appetizer.

Tips for success

Bake in the dish you serve in

Because you’ll want to serve this appetizer straight from the oven to make sure it’s melty and dip-worthy, bake the brie in the same pie dish you want to serve it in. That way you don’t have to worry about messing up the pretty display.

Add a drizzle of olive oil

This creamy brie cheese is very melty and can be a bit complicated to wash out of the pan. Try drizzling a little olive oil onto the pan before you place the brie to make cleanup a bit easier.

Use a cookie sheet

​If you don't have a pie dish readily available you can use a cooke sheet. it will work just as well as a pie dish and will allow you to display the dippers around the cheese without using an extra serving platter. 

Variations

• Homemade jam - This might be obvious, but try some homemade or freezer jam in this recipe to give it an extra special flair. Try fig jam, apricot jam, raspberry jam, strawberry jam, whatever you like.
• Dippers - Try using an unflavored bread or baguette slices, pita chips, or your favorite crackers to dip into the melty goodness.
• Black pepper - If you like a little kick, try a dash of black pepper in the in the jam mixture. A little goes a long way, so use only a dash.
• Toppers - When the brie comes out of the oven top it with some other fruits like pomegranate for a festive variation. Or add your favorite fresh fruit and berries to the top of the cheese.
• Honey - Add a thin drizzle of honey or even maple syrup to the top of the wheel of brie once it comes out of the oven for an extra dash of sweetness.
• Walnuts - Try crunchy walnuts instead of pecans for a slightly different flavor and texture.

Ways to enjoy

Throw an appetizer party! Some of my favorite get-togethers involve only finger foods like gluten free garlic bread and instant pot artichoke dip. Especially if you’re hosting a party where small groups will gather and there are no start and end times. Appetizers are the way to go. You can even pair this brie recipe with a unique charcuterie board.

No party would be complete without a 1-minute roy rogers drink because it’s quick and easy to whip up on the spot. Or try this strawberry basil margarita mocktail to bring a fresh twist.