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Baked Brie with Honey and Thyme Recipe

4.5 from 60 reviews
  • Author: Megane
  • Prep Time: 3 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15-25 minutes
  • Total Time: 18-28 minutes
  • Yield: 6 to 10 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French

Description

Baked Brie is a simple yet indulgent appetizer featuring a whole wheel of creamy brie cheese, gently warmed until soft and gooey. Topped with honey or maple syrup and optionally fresh thyme, it’s perfect served immediately with crostini or crackers for scooping. This elegant dish balances mild, buttery cheese with sweet accents and is easy to prepare in the oven or microwave, ideal for entertaining or cozy gatherings.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 250 – 500g (8 – 16 oz) round brie or camembert cheese
  • 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup (optional)
  • 1 thyme sprig (optional)

For Serving

  • Crostini or other sturdy crackers
  • 1 bunch purple grapes or green grapes (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350°F) for all oven types, ensuring it reaches the correct temperature before baking the brie.
  2. Prepare the Brie: Unwrap the brie and place it in a small, shallow ovenproof dish slightly larger than the brie itself. Alternatively, place the brie on a piece of crumbled baking or parchment paper for easier transfer after baking.
  3. Bake the Brie: Bake the brie in the preheated oven for 15 to 20 minutes if using 250g (8oz), or about 25 minutes for a 500g (1lb) wheel. The cheese is ready when it feels very soft in the center, nearly collapsing with gentle touch.
  4. Microwave Option: For a quicker method, microwave the brie on high for 2 minutes total, checking every 30 seconds to avoid overcooking.
  5. Transfer to Serving Plate: Carefully move the baked brie onto a serving plate or board, using the parchment paper if used, because the cheese is delicate and soft.
  6. Add Toppings: Drizzle honey or maple syrup over the top and add a fresh sprig of thyme if desired for aroma and flavor contrast.
  7. Serve: Serve immediately with crostini or crackers. Provide a knife to slice through the rind and a cheese or pâté knife for scooping the melted cheese onto servings. Include grapes on the side as an optional accompaniment.

Notes

  • Use economical brie or camembert for baking; expensive brie is best served as-is to preserve its delicate flavor.
  • A shallow, round ovenproof dish slightly larger than the brie is ideal for baking and serving to prevent cheese running over.
  • If no suitable dish is available, baking on crumbled parchment paper works well and eases transfer.
  • Check the brie at 15 minutes to avoid overbaking, which makes cheese hard in the center.
  • A 250g (8oz) brie serves 6 to 10 people as an appetizer due to its richness.
  • Honey or maple syrup can be used interchangeably based on preference and availability.
  • Baked brie stays gooey for 10-15 minutes depending on serving vessel; use a ceramic dish to keep it scoopable longer.
  • Leftover baked brie is delicious reheated briefly in the microwave or spread onto toast and grilled.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: Approximately 42g (1/6th of 250g brie)
  • Calories: 110
  • Sugar: 1.5g
  • Sodium: 125mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 5.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 3g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 1.5g
  • Fiber: 0g
  • Protein: 6g
  • Cholesterol: 25mg

Find it online: https://comfortplates.com/baked-brie-with-honey-and-thyme-recipe/