There are few appetizers that deliver as much for as little effort as baked brie. Pop a wheel in the oven and it becomes warm, gooey and ready for just about any topping, from hot honey and toasted nuts to fruit, herbs and maple syrup.
It’s also one of our favourite appetizers for entertaining because most of the work can be done before guests arrive. Below, we’ve gathered our best baked brie recipes, including sweet-and-spicy hot honey brie, cranberry and maple baked brie and a pear-and-hazelnut version, plus a few ideas that go beyond the classic.
Our Best Baked Brie Recipes
Baked Brie With Hot Honey
Gooey baked brie with garlic and white wine, finished with homemade Aleppo pepper hot honey.
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Cranberry Baked Brie With Pecans and Maple Syrup
Cranberries, maple syrup and pecans are delicious toppings for this easy and elegant baked brie cheese appetizer. It only takes 25 minutes in a 325°F oven for brie cheese to get deliciously soft and gooey.
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Baked Brie With Honey Pear Topper
Diced Bosc pear, toasted hazelnuts and honey is the ideal topper for a show-stopping baked brie cheese. Serve with toasted baguette slices.
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Creamy Vegan Baked Brie
Tuck into this warming dish with fresh baguette or crackers and a glass of red wine.
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French Cheese Board
Food stylist Natalie Thomson's recipe for a France-inspired cheese board, with an easy baked Camembert as the centrepiece.
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ELLE Gourmet Tips
- Do you take the rind off brie before baking?
- No. Leave the rind on when baking brie. It is edible and helps the cheese hold its shape as the inside becomes warm and gooey.becomes warm and gooey.
- How long do you bake brie?
- Most baked brie recipes take about 15 to 25 minutes, depending on the size of the wheel and the oven temperature. You want the centre to be warm and soft without completely melting out of the rind.
- What are the best toppings for baked brie?
- Sweet and savoury toppings both work well with baked brie. Try hot honey, maple syrup, cranberries, pears, toasted pecans or hazelnuts, fresh herbs and spices. For something more savoury, garlic and a splash of white wine are delicious.
- What should you serve with baked brie?
- Serve baked brie with sliced baguette, toasted bread or crackers for scooping up the melted cheese. Fresh pears or apples also pair well with brie and provide a crisp contrast to the rich cheese.
