Description
This elegant and simple baked brie recipe combines creamy, warm brie cheese with sweet honey and tart pomegranate seeds, enhanced by a touch of black pepper for subtle spice. It’s a perfect appetizer for entertaining, served with your favorite sliced baguette, apples, or crackers.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 ounces)
Toppings
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1/3 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a small baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and make cleanup easier.
- Score Brie: Place the wheel of brie on the prepared baking sheet and lightly score the top in a criss-cross pattern. This helps the heat penetrate and allows the cheese to soften and ooze beautifully.
- Add Olive Oil: Drizzle the top of the scored brie with olive oil to add richness and help with browning.
- Bake Brie: Bake for 10 to 12 minutes, until the brie is soft and starting to ooze slightly but still holds its shape, ensuring a gooey yet presentable consistency.
- Add Honey: Remove the brie from the oven and immediately drizzle the warm cheese with honey to add sweetness and balance flavors.
- Garnish: Scatter the fresh pomegranate seeds on top for a burst of tartness and vibrant color.
- Season: Finish with a dusting of ground black pepper to introduce a subtle, savory note that complements the sweetness.
- Serve: Serve warm with sliced baguette, apples, crackers, or nuts for a delightful appetizer presentation and texture contrast.
Notes
- This dish is best served immediately while the brie is warm and melty.
- You can substitute pomegranate seeds with fresh cranberries or dried fruit if pomegranate is unavailable.
- Use a quality honey like wildflower or clover for enhanced flavor.
- For a decorative touch, add fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary.
- If desired, wrap the brie in puff pastry before baking to make a baked brie en croûte.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approx. 1.3 oz)
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 28mg
Keywords: baked brie, honey, pomegranate seeds, appetizer, cheese dip, party food, easy recipe, warm brie
