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Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans Recipe

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  • Author: admin
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 25 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: French-inspired

Description

This Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans is an elegant and easy appetizer perfect for any gathering. Creamy Brie cheese is topped with sweet fig jam and crunchy pecans, then baked until soft and gooey. It pairs beautifully with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit, making it a crowd-pleaser that requires minimal preparation while delivering rich, comforting flavors.

Ingredients

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Cheese

  • 1 8-10 oz wheel of Brie cheese

Toppings

  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
  • 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

Serving

  • Crackers (sliced baguette, or fresh fruit for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare it for baking the Brie.
  2. Prepare the Brie: Remove the rind or wooden box wrapping from the Brie, then place the cheese back in its box or a small baking dish for stability during baking.
  3. Score the Cheese: Lightly score the top of the Brie in a crisscross pattern to help the fig jam to seep into the cheese as it bakes.
  4. Add Fig Jam: Spread 1/4 cup of fig jam evenly over the top of the scored Brie, balancing sweetness and cheese flavor.
  5. Add Optional Toppings: Sprinkle chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans, drizzle honey, and add fresh thyme leaves if using, atop the fig jam for extra texture and flavor.
  6. Prepare for Baking: For a simple version, place the prepared Brie directly in the oven. For a puff pastry version, wrap the cheese in puff pastry before baking.
  7. Bake the Brie: Bake for 15-20 minutes until the Brie becomes soft and gooey, indicating it’s perfectly melted inside.
  8. Cool and Serve: Remove from oven and allow the Brie to cool for 5 minutes to avoid burning your mouth, then serve warm with crackers or sliced fruit.

Notes

  • Scoring the Brie helps the jam penetrate the cheese for a more flavorful bite.
  • Wrapping in puff pastry is optional and adds a buttery, flaky crust.
  • If you don’t have fig jam, apricot or raspberry preserves can be used as substitutes.
  • This dish is best served warm to enjoy the cheese’s creamy texture.
  • Leftovers can be refrigerated and gently reheated, but the texture is best fresh.

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