Baked Brie
on Mar 22, 2024
This post may contain affiliate links. Please read our disclosure policy.
Classic Brie cheese is baked in the oven until gooey and warm in the middle, then topped with a drizzle of maple syrup and garnished with fresh thyme. With its beautiful presentation and sophisticated flavor, Baked Brie is the perfect recipe for your next dinner party!
Whether you are looking to elevate a meal or serving this as an appetizer, you can’t go wrong with this baked Brie. I love to make this when I am hosting a party because it gives off the feeling of poise and elegance, without having to do much work!
All you have to do is place the Brie in a dish, throw it in the oven for a few minutes, and then top it with maple syrup and a few sprigs of thyme. You can serve your gooey cheese with a variety of foods. Some of our favorite things to dip in this baked Brie include grapes, rosemary crackers, and sliced Granny Smith apples.
Table of Contents
Why You’ll Love This Recipe
- Only uses a few ingredients and comes together in less than an hour.
- Pairs wonderfully with a variety of foods.
- Gives the look of elegance and poise with minimal effort.
Recipe Ingredients
- Brie—The star of the show. This creamy and mild cheese has a slightly flavor
- Maple syrup—To balance the savory taste of the cheese and add a little sweetness.
- Fresh thyme— Brings both a pop of color and smooth earthy flavor to the dish.
See the recipe card for full information on ingredients and quantities.
How to Make Baked Brie
Step #1. Preheat the oven. Once the oven is preheated, unwrap your cheese and place it in a small Dutch oven or shallow dish.
Step #2. Bake your Brie until soft. Remove the cheese and top it with maple syrup and fresh thyme. Serve and enjoy!
Recipe FAQs
Many people will score the top of the cheese before baking it, but this is a completely optional step! It will not affect how your Brie cooks, and is usually done to allow flavors to infuse better into the cheese as well as to elevate the appearance. We don’t include scoring the top in this recipe, but if you want to you can easily do it with a sharp knife.
The Brie is done cooking when it becomes soft and gooey in the middle! You can stick a knife or fork in the center and if it is easy to pierce or feels soft, then you know the cheese is ready. Be careful not to overcook the cheese otherwise it will become too runny. The perfect soft center will allow you to dip into or serve the Brie with ease.
Baked Brie is typically served as an appetizer or finger food. Pair baked brie with crusty bread, garlic crackers, fresh and dried fruits, toasted nuts, and drizzles of honey or jam for a delightful mix. Adding charcuterie, olives, roasted garlic, and a fruit compote or chutney enhances its creamy richness with sweet, savory, and tangy flavors, offering a well-rounded experience. It would look great on my classic cheese board.
How to Store Your Brie
This baked cheese is best served fresh, so I don’t recommend throwing it in the oven until you are ready to serve it. However, if you happen to have any leftovers then you can cover the baking dish with plastic wrap and keep your brie in the fridge for up to a week. Reheat your brie by throwing the baking dish back in the oven for about 8 minutes at 350°F, or until the cheese is gooey.
Expert Tips
- Baking the cheese in a mini Dutch oven or shallow dish as opposed to a baking sheet will prevent the cheese from oozing everywhere once you break into it!
- You can replace the maple syrup with honey. While it isn’t a necessary ingredient, the sweetness adds a nice balance to the cheese.
- If you want to ensure even melting throughout your Brie, leave it on the counter and allow it to come to room temperature before baking! This will also prevent the outside from cooking faster than the middle.
More Appetizers To Consider
Baked Brie
Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie, 8 ounces
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- 4 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Once the oven is preheated, unwrap your cheese and place it in a small Dutch oven or shallow dish.
- Bake your brie for 25 minutes. Remove the Brie from the oven and top it with the maple syrup and thyme.
- Serve and enjoy!
Notes
- You can serve this brie alongside a variety of sides. Some of our favorites include crackers, sliced apples, cranberries, grapes, and sliced cucumbers.
- Baking your cheese in a mini Dutch oven or shallow dish as opposed to a baking sheet will help prevent the cheese from oozing everywhere once you break into it.
- This baked cheese is best served fresh, so we don’t recommend heating it until you are ready to enjoy it.
- You can replace the maple syrup with honey. While it isn’t a necessary ingredient, the sweetness adds a nice balance to the cheese.
