Baked brie
Servings: 3-4 servings
Updated: December 31st, 2016
Baked brie is the first appetizer to be cut, the first appetizer to be eaten completely and the first recipe everyone asks for. The simplicity of baked brie recipes make it perfect for any level of home chef.
This recipe uses whites (brie), golds (golden orange and fig jam) and silver (a beautiful serving tray), a perfect combination to kick off the new year.
Brie is a soft, creamy and mild cheese. It should be bought in a round rather than a wedge for baked brie so the cheese stays in tact when it is cooked.
Directions
Preheat your oven to 325 degrees.
In a large bowl add walnuts, olive oil and salt.
Toss the walnuts until they are lightly covered with olive oil.
Place them on a light cookie sheet and bake them for 5 to 10 minutes moving them around every few minutes to keep them from burning.
Remove them and let them cool. Next preheat your oven to 350 degrees.
Then take your wheel of brie and score the top (cut three vertical lines and three horizontal lines but only make them deep enough to cut through the rind).
Add the orange fig jam and spread it over the top and make sure to not go all the way to the edge.
Then place the brie onto a nonstick cookie sheet. Bake the brie for 8-10 minutes. Cook it right before your guests show up so it has time to cool slightly. Serve with desired crackers.
Ingredients
1 medium wheel of brie
2 ½ tablespoons orange fig jam
¼ cup of walnuts
1/2 tablespoon olive oil
a pinch of salt
