Description
A decadent, warm appetizer featuring creamy baked brie topped with sweet figs and crunchy pecans, perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (13.2 ounce) wheel Brie cheese
- 3/4 cup fig preserves or fig jam
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Assorted crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a small baking sheet or oven-safe dish with parchment paper.
- Place the Brie wheel on the prepared baking sheet. With a sharp knife, score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern, or remove it if desired.
- Spread the fig preserves evenly over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle the chopped pecans over the fig preserves, pressing lightly so they adhere.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the Brie is warm and slightly melted but still holds its shape.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2–3 minutes. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme, if using.
- Serve immediately with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
To easily slice the baked Brie, let it cool for 5 minutes. If using a whole Brie wheel in a wooden box, remove all packaging and the wood before baking. You can substitute dried figs for fig preserves: place sliced dried figs on top and add 1 tablespoon of water or orange juice to the dish to keep them moist.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Calories: 220 kcal
- Sugar: 12 g
- Fat: 14 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Protein: 8 g