Easy Baked Brie

Warm, gooey, and effortlessly elegant, this baked brie is the ultimate crowd-pleasing holiday appetizer.

Prep time: PT10M

Cook time: PT15M

Total time: PT25M

Rating

5 stars (19 reviews)

1 large round brie (12 to 16 oz/340 to 454 g)
1/3 cup homemade or store-bought fig jam ((see note))
1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
¼ cup chopped pecans
Crackers, (sliced baguette, or apple slices, for serving (I recommend Toasteds Rosemary & Olive Oil Crackers))

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and set an oven rack in the middle position.
Score the brie: Using a serrated knife, make parallel cuts across the top rind, spacing them about ½ inch (13 mm) apart, and cutting just through rind but not through the cheese. Then, turn the brie 90 degrees and score perpendicular to your initial set of cuts, keeping the same ½ inch (13 mm) spacing. This process creates a crosshatch pattern on the top of the cheese. Be mindful of the depth of your cuts—the aim is to penetrate just the rind, as cutting too deeply could cause the brie to lose its shape and structure during baking.
Place the scored brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe serving dish. Spread two-thirds of the jam over the brie and dollop the remaining jam in the skillet/baking dish around the sides of the brie. Sprinkle the rosemary and pecans over top.
Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and just starting to ooze out. Serve with crackers, baguette, or sliced apples or pears. When serving, it's important to remember that the skillet/baking dish will be hot. Place it on a heat-resistant surface and make sure to warn your guests about the heat.

McKenna on 2025-12-25 (5 stars):
This a a hit! So delicious and rich. Best of all, very easy to make. I would definitely make this again.
Wally on 2025-12-25 (5 stars):
The flavor combination of this baked Brie is fantastic. Easy to put together and very attractive when served. Currently enjoying it for a Christmas brunch
Laura Kargov on 2025-12-06 (5 stars):
This was delicious, it looked great, and was easy to prepare. I made it for a party and people ate it right up. Thank you for sharing:)
Lilly on 2025-02-20 (5 stars):
I would like to bring this to a pot luck at work where there’s no oven. Would it be better to heat it up in the microwave after preparing it at home in the morning or just prepare it in the microwave at work? I could toast the pecans at home and add them at the last minute.
Ellie on 2024-12-29 (5 stars):
This is easy, beautiful, and so delicious. Our Christmas Eve guests circled around this and did not budge until it was all consumed. Funny to see! Thanks for another amazing recipe.
Lisa on 2024-12-08 (5 stars):
Made this for a Christmas party. Super simple, huge hit.Totally loved it. Definitely a keeper.