Baked Cheese Appetizer (Print)

Warm soft-ripened cheese baked with honey and nuts, best served with sliced baguette or fresh fruit.

# What You Need:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 wheel (7–8 oz) soft-ripened cheese (Brie or Camembert)

→ Toppings

02 - 1 tablespoon honey
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped walnuts or pecans
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

→ To Serve

05 - Sliced baguette or crackers
06 - Fresh apple or pear slices

# How to Make:

01 - Set oven temperature to 350°F.
02 - Unwrap the cheese and place it into a small ovenproof dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
03 - Score the top of the cheese with a crosshatch pattern, drizzle with honey, and sprinkle with chopped nuts and thyme if desired.
04 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until cheese is soft and melty but not collapsed.
05 - Let cheese cool for 2 minutes, then serve warm alongside sliced baguette, crackers, or fresh fruit.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It feels like a secret indulgence that turns any gathering into a warm, memorable occasion
  • The combination of sweet honey and crunchy nuts has been a personal favorite since the very first bite
02 -
  • The key to perfect baked cheese is watching closely toward the end to catch just the right gooey texture before it collapses
  • Scoring the top lets flavors meld while baking and creates a beautiful presentation that impresses every time
03 -
  • Use a cheese wheel that's room temperature so it bakes evenly and melts beautifully
  • The secret that makes all the difference is the crosshatch scoring—it lets the toppings sink in and the cheese bubble just right

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