Decadent Baked Brie with Fig Jam: 15-Minute Magic
A gooey, melted wheel of Brie cheese baked to perfection and topped with sweet fig jam, creating an elegant and delicious appetizer perfect for entertaining. Serve with crackers or bread for dipping.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 4-6 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8 ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 2 tablespoons chopped toasted walnuts or pecans (optional)
- Crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the wheel of Brie on a small oven-safe dish or baking sheet.
- Spoon the fig jam evenly over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle with toasted nuts, if using.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and gooey in the center.
- Carefully remove from the oven.
- Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the Brie is at room temperature for more even melting.
- If you don’t have fig jam, other fruit jams like apricot or raspberry also work well.
- For a savory twist, add a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or thyme before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6th of the wheel
- Calories: approx. 150-200
- Sugar: approx. 5-8g
- Sodium: approx. 150-200mg
- Fat: approx. 12-16g
- Saturated Fat: approx. 7-9g
- Unsaturated Fat: approx. 5-7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: approx. 5-8g
- Fiber: approx. 1g
- Protein: approx. 6-8g
- Cholesterol: approx. 30-40mg
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