Description
This Baked Brie with Honey is an easy and elegant appetizer that combines creamy double creme brie with the sweet heat of hot honey, aromatic garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and crunchy chopped pistachios. Baked to a melty perfection, it pairs wonderfully with crusty bread, crackers, prosciutto, and fresh fruit, making it a perfect starter for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 8 ounces double creme brie (such as Alouette brand)
Toppings and Seasonings
- 1 tablespoon hot honey (for drizzling before baking)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (for drizzling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven. Preheat your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the Brie. Place the 8-ounce brie wheel on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, make 5 evenly spaced slices across the brie wheel about ¼ inch deep. Then turn the wheel and make 5 more slices crossing the first to create a crisscross pattern.
- Add Honey and Seasonings. Drizzle 1 tablespoon of hot honey evenly over the surface of the brie, then sprinkle the finely diced garlic and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes on top.
- Bake the Brie. If the brie is at room temperature, bake for about 10 minutes until melty. If chilled directly from the refrigerator, bake for 12-15 minutes. The cheese should be soft and gooey but not completely melted out.
- Finish with Fresh Toppings. Remove the baked brie from the oven and immediately sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and chopped pistachios. Drizzle an additional 2 tablespoons of hot honey on top.
- Serve. Serve warm with crusty bread, assorted crackers, prosciutto, and grapes for a delightful and crowd-pleasing appetizer.
Notes
- This baked brie appetizer offers a delightful balance of sweet, savory, and spicy flavors that pair beautifully with meats and fresh fruit.
- Using hot honey adds a unique spicy sweetness, but you can substitute with regular honey if desired.
- To enhance presentation, serve the baked brie on a wooden board with an assortment of accompaniments.
- Ensure not to overbake the brie to avoid it completely melting and losing its shape.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
