Show stopping appetisers don't get any easier (or more delicious!) than oozy gooey Baked Brie with jam!
Using just 4 ingredients and ready to serve in 20 minutes - this is the perfect party food for any special occasion.
It's no secret that I absolutely LOVE entertaining!
Whether it's a relaxed BBQ full of delicious salads with friends, a dinner party, football or game night, or a more formal Christmas celebration... I'm all there for it!
And this Baked Brie with jam recipe is my go-to whenever I'm after a quick and easy appetiser, that also looks AMAZING and tastes even better!
All you need is 4 ingredients and 20 minutes, and your guests will be loading up their crostini or crackers with the most deliciously warm and gooey cheese EVER!
It's simply the BEST!
Why You're Going To Love This Recipe
There's SO much to love about this party favourite baked cheese!
- Brie or Camembert - this recipe works just as well using brie or camembert cheese! They are both deliciously gooey and creamy when baked and served with nuts and berries.
- Perfect for Christmas - when I make this baked brie at Christmas time, I always add dried cranberries on top for an extra festive flair.
- Versatile - I've used walnuts and pistachios here but you can use any chopped nuts you like!
- Feeds a crowd - this party favourite is perfect for feeding a large number of guests. Simply serve with crackers or crostini and let your guests dip in to the gooey cheesy warm deliciousness.
- Looks fancy... but is actually SO easy - there's no doubt that a baked brie looks impressive enough to be served at a 5 star restaurant, however, it's incredibly easy to make. Simply top with jam, nuts and dried cranberries (optional) and bake. That's it!
What You Need
This simple baked brie with fig jam is made using just 4 ingredients!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
- Brie cheese - choose brie or substitute for camembert. You can use any round brie or camembert cheese weighing between 200g and 400g (larger cheeses will need to be cooked for slightly longer).
- Jam - personally, I love the flavour of brie cheese with fig fruit jam, it goes so well with the savoury and sweet flavours. However, you can use absolutely any jam you like! A few of my favourite varieties include: blackberry, boysenberry, apricot or cherry jam.
- Nuts - I love using pistachios and chopped walnuts as they pair beautifully with fig jam. However, you can use any of your favourite nuts - such as almonds or pecans.
- Dried cranberries - optional, but highly recommended. These give a sweet tangy flavour to the dish. Alternatively you can use other chopped dried fruits, such as apricots or figs.
- For serving (optional) - to make this simple baked brie even fancier, you might like to add a sprig of fresh thyme, a drizzle of honey and a few fresh juicy blackberries.
Equipment Required
Choose a favourite small round dish that is oven proof and can also be the serving dish. Besides this, you only need an oven to bake this brie with jam in.
Step By Step Instructions
Have you ever wondered how to bake a brie cheese? It's SO easy! Just 1, 2, 3!
Follow my simple steps for the perfect gooey, oozy baked cheese appetiser!
Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.
Step 1 - Spread The Cheese With Jam
Preheat the oven to 160 degrees celsius.
Place the brie cheese into a small round baking dish.
Spoon the jam over the top of the brie cheese and spread out evenly.
Step 2 - Add The Nuts & Dried Fruit
Carefully place the nuts and cranberries (optional) onto the jam.
Step 3 - Bake
Place the dish into the oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is gooey inside.
Tip: Use a finger to gently press the side of the cheese, if it's very wobbly, then it's ready!
Expert Tips
Follow my top tips for how to cook brie cheese...
- Baking dish - I like to use a small round baking dish (just slightly bigger than the brie cheese). This way, the brie can be prepared, baked and served in the same dish. If you don't have a round dish, you can prepare and bake the brie on a baking paper lined tray and then VERY carefully transfer it to a serving platter (be extra careful as the gooey cheese will easily start oozing out, and its hot).
- Serve immediately - this cheese appetiser needs to be served immediately out of the oven. This is when the cheese is warm, soft and oozy - perfect for smothering on to crackers or crostini. If you leave it too long before serving, the cheese will begin to firm up.
- Any leftovers can be reheated in the microwave for 2-3 minutes.
- This recipe is not suitable for freezing.
FAQ's
Brie cheese is the perfect partner to jam! It pairs beautifully with jam varieties, such as: fig, apricot, blackberry, boysenberry or cherry jam.
Absolutely! Use any of your favourite varieties - pecans, walnuts, pistachios and almonds all make great options for the nuts. Dried apricots, dried cranberries and dried figs are also delicious.
The easiest way is to very gently press your finger onto the side of the brie. It should be visibly swollen, and very wobbly to the touch. Larger sized cheeses will take a little longer to bake through than smaller cheeses.
Yes, using a whole round brie or camembert cheese ensures that the gooey cheese stays together because of the firmer outside casing... right up until you cut it open with a knife and the cheese oozes out!
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Baked Brie With Jam
Ingredients
- 250 g round brie cheese or camembert
- ¼ cup fig jam or any jam (see notes)
- ⅓ cup walnuts or pistachios chopped
- ¼ cup dried cranberries
- sprig of thyme and fresh blackberries to serve (optional)
- 1 drizzle honey to serve (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 160 degrees celsius fan-forced (or 320 degrees fahrenheit).
- Place the round brie cheese into a small round baking dish.
- Spread the jam over the top of the brie cheese, top with the chopped walnuts and pistachios. Add the dried cranberries.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes or until the brie is soft and squishy when pressed lightly.
- Add a sprig of thyme, fresh blackberries and a drizzle of honey to serve (optional).
- Serve immediately (while the cheese is super gooey and soft!) with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- Choose a small round baking dish that you can also use as a serving dish.
- Brie cheese can be substituted with camembert if you prefer.
- You can use any round brie cheese weighing between 200g and 400g, just check while cooking to make sure that its heated completely through. It should be visibly swollen and wobbly when touched (larger cheeses will need to be cooked for longer).
- Substitute the walnuts and pistachios for any chopped nuts if you like.
- Serve immediately while the cheese is extra gooey and runny.
- You can omit the dried cranberries and blackberries if you prefer.
- Reheat leftovers for 1-2 minutes in the microwave.
- This recipe is not suitable to freeze.
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