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Baked Brie with Jam

Published: Dec 19, 2022 by Louisa Clements · This post may contain affiliate links

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Baked brie with jam is one of the easiest appetizers out there! Made with just a few simple ingredients like your favorite jam, garlic, fresh thyme and balsamic glaze, this baked brie without pastry will become an entertaining staple and is ready in under 25 minutes.

Baked brie in a red brie baker with crackers, topped with fresh raspberries.

This appetizer is a secret weapon in your back pocket during the holiday season–it’s perfect for Christmas. Grab a wheel or two of your favorite brie cheese to have in your fridge and with a little jam or fruit spread, some fresh herbs, garlic and balsamic glaze, you’ve got yourself an effortless appetizer.

You can also pick up some camembert for a similar appetizer and make baked camembert with red pepper jelly.

Why this recipe works

The combination of sweet and savory help to balance this delicious and gooey baked brie. Using a brie baker (which is a fabulous, under $30 budget-friendly gift!) helps the cheese melt slowly and is such a cute way to present it.

Ingredients in glass bowls on a wooden board.

Ingredients you’ll need

  • A wheel of brie cheese, this recipe calls for 300g or about 10oz of cheese. You’ll want to use a full wheel instead of a wedge for the presentation. Be sure to measure the size of your brie baker so that the wheel fits!
  • Jam, you can really use any fruit spread, but I like to use either strawberry jam, or raspberry jam.
  • Garlic adds some nice flavour, make sure you use a small clove as it can be over powering if the clove is too big.
  • Fresh thyme adds nice floral notes, I also like to add some more before serving as well.
  • Balsamic glaze helps to cut through the richness of the cheese and the sweetness of the jam with some acidity. If you don’t have balsamic glaze, you can hit the cheese with a little sprinkle of balsamic vinegar, but be careful as it can add too much acidity.

Expert tips

  1. Keep an eye on the cheese when you’re baking it, check at 15 minutes and then continue baking if it’s not melted enough. If you overcook the cheese, it will split and be pretty inedible.
  2. Keep the rind on for this recipe, and score a grid pattern on the top of the cheese, it helps heat the cheese more evenly and for the air to escape (aka there will be no brie explosion!).
  3. If you don’t have a brie baker, you can make this on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, just tent loosely with foil to create a similar environment.
  4. To check if it is finished cooking and the cheese is melted, insert the paring knife into the centre of the brie, if it comes out warm or with melted cheese on it, the brie is ready.
Four steps for making baked brie, sprinkling with garlic, thyme and spreading jam overtop.

Step by step instructions

  1. Pre-heat the oven to 350F. With a paring knife, score a grid pattern on top of the cheese. Sprinkle garlic and fresh thyme leaves evenly over top. Top with jam and spread evenly, leaving about a ¼″ border.
  2. Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to test for doneness. Insert the tip of a paring knife into the center of brie, if it comes out warm or with melted cheese on it, the brie is ready.
  3. Let sit for five minutes to cool. Top with more fresh thyme and some fresh berries, for presentation. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.
A cracker in melted baked brie.

Frequently asked questions

Do you take the rind off brie before baking?

No, keep the rind on but score a grid in it. This will help the air circulate and your cheese to melt evenly.

How long should you bake brie for?

Bake in a 350F oven for 15-20 minutes. Let stand for 5 minutes before serving.

What tastes good with baked brie?

I like to serve it with either nut and seed crackers or a fresh baguette.

More easy holiday appetizers

Puff pastry brie bites

Cheesy herbed garlic bread

Deviled quail eggs

Baked brie in red brie baker with raspberries and balsamic glaze on top.

Baked Brie with Jam

Author: Louisa Clements
5 from 1 vote
Baked brie with jam is one of the easiest appetizers out there! Made with just a few simple ingredients, this baked brie without pastry will become an entertaining staple and is ready in under 25 minutes.
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Prep: 5 minutes
Cook: 20 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
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Servings: 6

Ingredients

  • 1 10.5oz wheel of brie
  • 1 small clove garlic, minced
  • ¼ tsp fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tbsp strawberry jam, or raspberry
  • 1 tsp balsamic glaze
  • berries for serving

Instructions

  • Pre-heat the oven to 350F. With a paring knife, score a grid pattern on top of the cheese. Sprinkle garlic and fresh thyme leaves evenly over top. Top with jam and spread evenly, leaving about a ¼" border.
  • Cover and bake for 15-20 minutes, checking after 15 minutes to test for doneness. Insert the tip of a paring knife into the center of brie, if it comes out warm or with melted cheese on it, the brie is ready.
  • Let sit for five minutes to cool. Top with more fresh thyme and some fresh berries, for presentation. Drizzle with balsamic glaze and serve immediately.

Notes

  1. If you don’t have a brie baker, you can make this on a baking sheet or in a baking dish, just tent loosely with foil to create a similar environment.
Did you try this recipe?Leave a comment + rating and let me know what you think!
Filed Under: Appetizer, Christmas, Fall, Holidays, Winter
Nutrition Facts
Baked Brie with Jam
Amount Per Serving
Calories 186 Calories from Fat 126
% Daily Value*
Fat 14g22%
Saturated Fat 9g56%
Polyunsaturated Fat 0.4g
Monounsaturated Fat 4g
Cholesterol 50mg17%
Sodium 314mg14%
Potassium 83mg2%
Carbohydrates 5g2%
Fiber 0.1g0%
Sugar 4g4%
Protein 10g20%
Vitamin A 298IU6%
Vitamin C 1mg1%
Calcium 94mg9%
Iron 0.3mg2%
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet. Nutrition information is an estimate and is provided for informational purposes only. If you have any specific dietary concerns, please consult with your healthcare practitioner.

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  1. Jounayet Rahman

    December 26, 2022 at 2:59 am

    This is so creamy & delicious!
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    • Louisa Clements

      January 02, 2023 at 5:19 pm

      So glad you enjoyed this recipe!
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