Baked Brie Apricot Pecans (Printer-Friendly)

Creamy baked Brie combined with apricot preserves and toasted pecans offers a rich, flavorful start.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 8-ounce wheel Brie cheese

→ Topping

02 - 1/3 cup apricot preserves
03 - 1/3 cup pecan halves or pieces, toasted
04 - 1 tablespoon honey

→ For Serving

05 - Assorted crackers or sliced baguette
06 - Fresh thyme sprigs for garnish

# How to Make It:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a small baking dish or rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the Brie wheel in the center of the prepared dish, keeping the rind intact.
03 - Spoon the apricot preserves evenly over the top of the Brie.
04 - Sprinkle the toasted pecans over the preserves. Drizzle with honey if desired.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until the cheese is soft and beginning to ooze but not completely melted.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to set slightly.
07 - Transfer to a serving platter, garnish with fresh thyme if desired, and serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes fifteen minutes from start to finish but looks like you hired a caterer
  • The combination of warm creamy cheese sweet preserves and toasted pecans hits every single craving at once
02 -
  • Removing the rind might seem tempting but that thin layer is what keeps your cheese from turning into a complete puddle in the oven
  • Letting it rest for those five minutes feels impossible when everyone is hovering but it really does make serving so much easier
03 -
  • Take the Brie out of the fridge about twenty minutes before baking so it warms up evenly
  • If your preserves are too thick to spread easily warm them in the microwave for about ten seconds first

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