Baked Brie With Jam

A round wheel of baked brie cheese with a fruit and nut topping, with apples, pears, and crostini.

5 from 1 vote

A decadent appetizer with gooey baked brie topped with a compote of fig jam, dried fruits, and nuts. Easy, elegant, and festive. Serve with baguette or apple and pear slices.

Prep Time10

Cook Time30

Total Time40

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Servings:

Calories: 370kcal

Author: Sally Cameron

Equipment

Ingredients

Baked Brie with Jam

1 pound whole brie wheel or 2-8 ounce wheels
½ cup pecans halves chopped
½ cup fig-orange jam or preserves half of an 8 ounce jar
½ cup dried cranberries
¼ cup dried figs 3-4 dried figs, chopped
1 medium orange zested and juiced
1 tablespoon Grand Marnier or other orange liqueur optional
¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon

For Serving

2 large baguettes sliced on diagonal
1 large apple cut into thin pieces
1 large pear cut into thin pieces

Instructions

Remove brie from the refrigerator (do ahead)

Allow it to warm up on the counter for 1 hour. If you forget, just bake it longer and keep an eye on it so it does not melt too much.

Preheat the oven and prep brie

Pre-heat the oven to 350°F. Place the brie wheel on a square piece of parchment paper that extends beyond the brie, then on a baking sheet or in a baking dish. The parchment will make it easier to move the soft bake brie onto a serving plate.

Bake brie

Bake brie uncovered for 20-25 minutes until the cheese feels soft when touched in the center. How long it bakes depends on how cold it was before baking.

Make the topping

While brie is baking, make the fig jam topping. In a small pan (2 quart) over medium low heat, place the fig jam, pecans, cranberries, figs, orange juice, and cinnamon. Add liqueur if using. Allow the jam topping to become melted and juicy, and cook for 3-5 minutes to thicken.

To serve

When the brie is ready, remove from the oven using the parchment to support, place on a serving platter and spoon the warm fig jam sauce over the top. To finish, add orange zest to the top. Serve with baguette and fruit slices.
Note - Allow the baked brie to sit on the serving platter a few minutes before cutting into the wheel or the cheese may all ooze out.

Notes

Group Size

For a smaller group (4), use an 8-ounce brie wheel. For a larger group (16–20), use a 2-pound wheel. These larger wheels can be harder to find, but a good cheese department may be able to order one for you.

Baking Options

Short on oven space? Use your air fryer on the bake setting. Bake the brie on a small sheet pan, in an oven-safe dish, or in a cast-iron skillet. For the skillet, skip the parchment and serve the brie right from the pan.

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