Baked Brie Apricot Pecans (Print)
A warm, gooey Brie topped with apricot preserves and toasted pecans, ideal for easy entertaining.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese & Dairy
01 - 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
→ Toppings
02 - 1/3 cup apricot preserves
03 - 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
→ Garnish & Serving
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
06 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
# How to Make:
01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the wheel of Brie on the prepared baking sheet. If desired, score the top of the Brie with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern.
03 - Spread the apricot preserves evenly over the top of the Brie. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and drizzle with honey if using.
04 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and starting to ooze but not completely melted.
05 - Remove from the oven and let stand for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
06 - Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks fancy but requires zero actual cooking skills
- The combination of warm creamy cheese sweet preserves and crunchy pecans is basically magic
02 -
- Dont bake it past that starting to ooze stage or you'll lose the wheel shape entirely
- Serve this straight from the oven because room temperature brie is nice but warm brie is life changing
03 -
- The parchment paper is non negotiable unless you enjoy scrubbing baked on cheese for 20 minutes
- Score deep enough to help the heat penetrate but not so deep that the brie collapses