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This baked brie with fig jam recipe brings all the cozy holiday vibes all through the season. It’s the perfect appetizer for fall, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
The creamy brie cheese is perfectly complemented by sweet fig jam, buttery pecans and earthy rosemary.
I could enjoy this delicious appetizer every weekend!
Ingredients
Just a few simple ingredients will have you on your way to enjoying this delicious crowd pleaser:
- Wheel of brie cheese. Look for a 16 oz. wheel. You can usually find wheels of brie in the specialty cheese section of your local grocery store.
- Fig jam
- Chopped pecans
- Honey
- Fresh rosemary
How to Make Baked Brie with Fig Jam
This is truly one of the easiest appetizers to make! Start by placing the brie on a baking sheet that’s covered with a piece of parchment paper. You could also use an oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet.
Carefully slice the white rind off the top of the brie wheel. (More on the brie rind controversy later in this post.)
Then, spread the fig jam onto the cheese, followed by the chopped pecans. Bake it until the cheese is ooey gooey.
Remove the melty cheese from the oven and give it a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary. Now, it’s ready to serve!
If you have used a baking sheet, you’ll need to transfer the baked brie to a serving platter. If you’ve used a baking dish holds the brie nicely, simply serve it right out of the oven.
How to Serve Baked Brie with Jam
Baked brie can be served with a variety of accompaniments. Try any of these:
- Crackers and Bread: Serve your warm, gooey brie cheese with your favorite crackers, baguette slices and toasted bread. Go for different shapes and textures to add variety to the presentation.
- Fresh Fruit: Apple slices, pears and grapes add a refreshing contrast to the richness of the dish. Fresh figs are also a natural choice.
- Nuts: A small bowl of toasted nuts, such as almonds or walnuts, adds an awesome crunch and nutty undertone that enhances the overall experience.
- Charcuterie: A charcuterie board is a great place for melted brie! Its earthy creaminess is a great complement to cured meats like salami and prosciutto.
- Fresh Herbs: Rosemary is my favorite, but thyme and sage would also add aromatic notes of the holiday season to this delicious recipe.
Variations on this Recipe
- Add some Spice: Enhance your fig jam with a hint of spices like cinnamon, nutmeg or cloves to add a warming element to your dish.
- Nuts: Pecans are a holiday season classic, but walnuts and marcona almonds are also delicious choices.
- Maple Syrup: Swap out the honey for maple syrup for a different flavor dimension.
- Wrap it Up: Make a beautiful brie en croûte by wrapping the cheese in puff pastry dough before baking. The flaky pastry will bake up golden brown and the melted cheese will be encased inside.
Make Ahead Instructions
Partially prep this baked brie in advance by removing the top rind and doing the jam and pecans layers. Let it sit at room temperature if it will only be a few hours before you want to serve it.
Otherwise, pop it in the fridge, wrapped in plastic wrap.
When you’re ready to serve it, simply heat it in the oven and top it with honey and rosemary.
FAQ
Brie is finished baking when the center is soft to the touch and the edges look like they might collapse.
You could also shake the baking sheet gently to see if the top of the cheese jiggles a little.
The most common substitute for brie is camembert cheese. It has a similar shape and rind, and it also melts like brie does. Camembert has a stronger flavor and aroma than brie. So if you like the earthiness of brie, you’ll love camembert.
If you like the buttery, melty quality of brie but want something more mild in flavor, try a triple creme cheese. The velvety texture of triple creme makes spreading it onto baguettes and crackers super easy.
Although fig jam is my personal favorite jam for the holidays, you can use any type of jam you like to suit the season.
For fall and winter, try jams made with cranberries, apples, pears or apricots. You could also opt for seasonal fruit butters like apple butter and pumpkin butter.
For spring and summer, try anything with berries like strawberry jam, raspberry jam or blueberry jam. Of course, peach jam is a quintessential summertime flavor and a delicious complement to brie cheese.
Should you remove the rind from brie?
Brie cheese rind is entirely edible, and it adds an earthy, mushroom-like flavor to the dish. The rind also helps to keep the brie’s shape when it starts to melt in the oven.
However, it can be quite strong, and some people find it a bit overwhelming. So, it really comes down to personal preference.
If you’re serving a crowd with varied tastes, you might consider slicing off the top rind before baking. In this recipe, we’ll slice the top off to allow the flavor of the fig jam to marry with the soft cheese without the rind’s influence.
It’s also a good idea to remove the top rind when you’re serving wrapped brie en croute.
All of this said, if you’re a fan of the rich, complex flavors the rind offers, then by all means, leave it on. It’s all about personal preference!
How to Store Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Don’t throw away your leftover baked brie! Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator.
Then, gently reheat it the same way you baked it – on a sheet pan in the oven.
When you make this baked brie with fig jam recipe, I’d love to hear about it! Drop a star rating or leave a comment below. Enjoy!
For more quick appetizer recipes, try these:
- Easy and Creamy 3 Ingredient Artichoke Dip Recipe
- Cranberry Brie Tartlets using Crescent Rolls
- Easy Cold Crab Cocktail Dip
For more holiday appetizer recipes, try these:
- Holiday Cheese Board
- Apple Butter Baked Brie Puff Pastry Twists
- Burrata Toast Appetizer with Fig Syrup, Pumpkin Butter & Sage
Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Ingredients
- 1 16 oz. wheel of brie cheese
- 1/2 cup fig jam
- 1/3 cup chopped pecans
- 1 Tbsp. fresh rosemary chopped
- 1 Tbsp. honey
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375 degrees.
- Line a small baking sheet with aluminum foil or parchment paper. Trim the rind off the top of the cheese wheel. A little rind left behind is okay.
- Spread fig jam over the cheese, followed by the pecans. Bake 15-18 minutes.
- Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate. Arrange sliced breads and fruits around the cheese.
- Garnish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of fresh rosemary.
Very good! I wrapped it in puff pastry….delicious!
Hi Susan, I’m so glad you enjoyed it! Puff pastry is a great add!