Baked Brie Fig Jam Pistachios (Printer View)
Creamy Brie, fig jam, and pistachios create a warm, elegant starter, perfect for sharing with friends.
# Components:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie cheese
→ Toppings
02 - 3 tablespoons fig jam
03 - 3 tablespoons shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
→ Serving
05 - 1 small baguette or assorted crackers, sliced
# Method steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Arrange the Brie wheel on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - Spread fig jam evenly across the surface of the Brie.
04 - Scatter the chopped pistachios and thyme leaves over the jam layer.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the Brie is softened and beginning to ooze while maintaining its shape.
06 - Remove from oven and allow the Brie to rest for 2 to 3 minutes.
07 - Serve the warm Brie immediately with sliced baguette or crackers.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- Uses only a handful of ingredients you can easily find at most grocery stores
- Bakes up in under half an hour and looks absolutely stunning on a serving platter
- Vegetarian and perfect for entertaining throughout the year
- It is so simple but never fails to get recipe requests from friends.
02 -
- Can be made gluten free with the right crackers or bread
- Naturally vegetarian yet totally decadent
- Perfect for prepping ahead and baking just before guests arrive
03 -
- Allow the Brie to come close to room temperature before baking to ensure even melting.
- Always use parchment paper for easy transfer and cleanup.
- For extra sparkle add just a tiny pinch of flaky salt on top after baking.
- If you cut into the cheese and it runs you have baked it perfectly.