Description
This Baked Brie with Honey is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy double crème brie baked with hot honey, garlic, and red pepper flakes. Topped with fresh thyme, chopped pistachios, and an extra drizzle of honey, it offers a perfect balance of sweet, spicy, and savory flavors. Serve it warm alongside crusty bread, crackers, prosciutto, and grapes for an elegant starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces double crème brie (such as Alouette brand)
- 1 tablespoon hot honey (for drizzling before baking)
- 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
- ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
- 2 tablespoons hot honey (for drizzling after baking)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 350ºF (175ºC) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
- Prepare the brie: Place the whole 8-ounce brie wheel on the parchment-lined baking sheet. Use a sharp knife to make 5 thin slices across the top of the wheel, cutting about ¼ inch deep. Then rotate the wheel and make another 5 slices in the opposite direction, forming a crisscross pattern.
- Add honey and seasoning: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of hot honey evenly over the surface of the scored brie. Sprinkle the finely diced garlic and ½ teaspoon of red pepper flakes on top to infuse the cheese with flavor as it bakes.
- Bake the brie: If the brie is at room temperature, bake for approximately 10 minutes until warm and soft. If chilled, bake for 12 to 15 minutes until fully warmed and gooey.
- Garnish and serve: Remove the baked brie from the oven and immediately sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves and chopped pistachios over the top. Drizzle with the remaining 2 tablespoons of hot honey for added sweetness and a glossy finish. Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, prosciutto, and grapes.
Notes
- Sweet and salty, this baked brie with hot honey makes a quick and easy appetizer suitable for any gathering.
- For extra flavor, you can experiment with different nuts or herbs like rosemary instead of thyme.
- Ensure the brie is not frozen before baking to achieve the perfect gooey texture.
- Serve immediately for the best warm and melty experience.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 175 kcal
- Sugar: 9 g
- Sodium: 241 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 38 mg
