Baked Brie Apricot Walnuts (Printer-Friendly)
Creamy Brie enriched with apricot preserves and walnuts, baked until soft and flavorful.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
→ Toppings
02 - 1/3 cup apricot preserves
03 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped
→ Garnish
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley
→ To Serve
05 - Assorted crackers or sliced baguette
# How to Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Place the Brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small ovenproof dish.
03 - Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the top of the Brie.
04 - Sprinkle the chopped walnuts over the preserves.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the Brie is soft and just beginning to ooze but not collapsed.
06 - Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes.
07 - Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley, if using.
08 - Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It comes together in literally five minutes but looks like something from a fancy cheese shop
- The warm, molten cheese paired with sweet preserves creates that perfect sweet and salty moment everyone craves at parties
- You can keep all the ingredients in your pantry for unexpected guests or sudden cheese cravings
02 -
- The moment you pull it from the oven, that cheese will keep cooking. Pull it out when it still looks slightly underdone, or you'll end up with a cheese puddle instead of a wheel
- If you're worried about the rind, don't be—it softens beautifully and becomes this lovely textural element, but you can absolutely scoop it out if you're not into it
03 -
- A light drizzle of honey over the walnuts before baking creates this incredible caramelized crunch that people will obsess over
- Serve with sliced apples or pears on the side—the fresh fruit cuts through the richness and makes everything feel lighter