Change up the dried fruit by using raisins, dates, or apricots. If the dried fruit is big, chop it up into smaller chunks. Your post about Baked Brie is not only a tantalizing treat for the taste buds but also a testament to the simplicity of creating a stunning party appetizer. Your enthusiasm for this gooey, cheese-aholic delight shines through, making it impossible for readers not to crave a taste. The practical tips, such as using a shallow dish or crumpled paper for baking and serving, show your attention to detail and consideration for your audience’s success. A full printable recipe, along with the measurements in both US customary and metric is available in the recipe card below.

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Gooey, melty baked brie has to be one of the most delicious appetizers you can make! It’s perfect for your next party and it’s always a huge hit with everyone. This cheesy beauty just takes 2 minutes to prepare – what’s not to love? Layered Cheese Slices–Cream cheese with nuts and dried cranberries in between cheese slices! The easiest appetizer ever and can be made it in advance! Everyone loves this goofproof recipe!

Crispy Toasted Tortellini – This toasted tortellini is a pasta-lover’s appetizer dreams come true. It’s made with 3 cheese tortellini coated in breadcrumbs and parmesan, then baked until deliciously crispy on the edges. If you have homemade cranberry sauce — like Red Wine Cranberry Sauce— on hand, go with that. Or make this as a way to use up your leftover cranberry sauce. Winning at leftovers by way of cheese is always a great idea. Ingredients for Cranberry Baked BriePro tip: Mix the nuts and dried fruit with a bit of the jam (or honey) to coat them before baking. This prevents them from drying out in the oven. Leftover brie should be refrigerated and you can either eat cold or reheat. I highly recommend using it for my Brie and Prosciutto Salad or leftover hot turkey sandwiches!

Make and spread the filling on top of the brie. Once you have chosen what sort of filling you want, spread it over the top of the cheese. Do not spread the mixture over the entire surface; stop within ½ inch (1.27 centimeters) of the edge. If you go too far, the mixture may seep out and tear the pastry. [8] X Research source Here are some suggestions for the filling. A handy tip: scoring the top of the Brie rind makes the appetizer more inviting to dive into and prevents anyone from getting large chunks of rind in their portion. While the rind is completely edible, many folks prefer to leave it, and scoring makes it simple to do so. This baked brie is an effortless yet equally delicious alternative to my classic brie wrapped in puff pastry. What You’ll Need To Make Baked Brie Step-by-Step InstructionsI am going to highlight a few key steps in the recipe here, but make sure to jump down to the recipe card for comprehensive instructions on how to make baked brie with Pillsbury pie crust. This dish is great for cheaper brie simply because melted brie is always delicious regardless of how much you spent on it.

And while brie is rich enough and the cheese itself is flavoured enough so that even a plain Baked Brie is amazing,a simple (generous!) drizzle of honey or maple syrup certainly wouldn’t go astray. Sweet honey and the rich, savoury brie goes brilliantly and adds another dimension that takes it from OMG this is sooooo goooood! You’ll need all the ingredients shown in the photograph below. How To Make Baked Brie With Step by Step Instructions This is literally one of the easiest appetizers you'll make — no exaggeration! Here’s how you do it: This baked brie recipe is as simple as promised! Just a four ingredients (including water) for a crowd-pleasing appetizer. Pie Crust – Make sure you’re using a flat refrigerated sheet of pie crust. Not the frozen kind already in the tin. I use Pillsbury that can generally be found in the refrigerated section next to the biscuits.Change up the toppings to your liking. If fig jam is not available to you, you can use honey, apricot jam, or orange marmalade. I like walnut hearts and pistachios here, but you can also change those up using pecans, almonds, or other nuts you like. Same with the dried figs, other dry fruit like apricots, cranberries or raisins will work. I love to play with texture and flavor in my baked brie, and I often change things up. For my toppings this time, I used fig jam, shelled pistachios, walnuts, and sliced dry figs. This recipe is super simple and won’t take you long at all. If you’re short on time and want something warm and delicious, then this recipe is perfect for you.