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    Home » Recipes » Party Food » Baked Cheeses

    5 Ingredient Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves

    Oct 3, 2022(updated Jul 27, 2024)

    By Michelle Weiner

    Gooey and soft Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves, Rosemary, and Almonds is ready to serve in just 20 minutes. It’s loaded with fancy toppings and rich flavors, making it perfect for any kind of event or get-together.
    5 from 2 votes
    Prep Time 5 minutes minutes
    Cook Time 15 minutes minutes
    Rest Time 5 minutes minutes
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    close up on a wheel of baked brie topped with apricot preserves next to crostini on a white plate.

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    a baked and melted wheel of brie on a white plate with crostini.
    Photos by Michelle Boulé

    An easy hot appetizer to serve at parties, holidays, get-togethers, and more!

    Need a last-minute appetizer for cocktail parties or the holidays? This Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves, Rosemary, and Almonds can be assembled and baked within 20 minutes and only needs 5 ingredients! It’s one of the best and easiest appetizers, and your guests won’t be able to get enough.

    Baked brie with jam is the ultimate snack to serve at both formal and casual events because: 

    • It’s a breeze to assemble.
    • You can mix up the toppings in endless ways.
    • Everyone always loves it!

    You really can’t go wrong, no matter if you decide to top the gooey baked cheese with apricots and herbs, cranberry sauce and citrus, pears and honey, or fig jam and pistachios. 

    Apricots, in particular, are one of brie’s best friends. Their natural sweetness cuts right through the rich cheese and adds balance to every bite. Fresh rosemary, brandy, and almonds are the finishing touch here. They’re mixed together with the preserves, giving this easy snack plenty of charisma!

    a wheel of baked brie topped with apricot preserves next to crostini on a white plate.

    Ingredients needed to make this easy recipe

    This appetizer gets its fancy-ish presentation and depth of flavor from a handful of simple ingredients. Here’s what you need:

    Brie

    Brie is a cow’s milk cheese from France with a renowned reputation. It has a bloomy rind on the outside and a creamy and soft inside, and every bite tastes like butter. Feel free to spring for the good stuff or stick to your budget - any brie you choose will taste amazing.

    Whichever brand you choose, make sure to pick up an 8-ounce wheel of double cream brie. This should be enough for yourself and a few guests. If you’re serving a crowd, go ahead and double the recipe.

    ingredients for baked brie with apricot preserves.

    Apricot preserves or jam

    Brie and apricots go hand in hand. Perhaps it’s the stone fruit’s natural sweetness that pairs so well with the buttery cheese or the lovely contrast of the orange against the white. Regardless, the two together are impeccable!

    If you’re aiming for the quick and easy route, buy your favorite apricot jam or preserves from the grocery store. Otherwise, learn how to make it yourself to take the brie appetizer up a notch.

    Pro Tip!

    • Brie is great with lots of different types of jam or preserves! Try this combo with grape jam, strawberry jelly, or orange marmalade!

    Rosemary

    A little fresh rosemary goes a long way. Chop it very finely and don’t use too much or else its woody and floral notes will overpower the cheese and jam.

    No fresh rosemary at home? Use fresh thyme or sage leaves in its place.

    Brandy

    A tiny splash of brandy is stirred together with the preserves, rosemary, and salt. This pairing also makes an appearance in my Baked Brie With Apricot Preserves and Crispy Prosciutto because the brandy adds a wonderful depth and richness next to the apricots.

    The brandy is, of course, optional. Simply omit it to make this appetizer alcohol-free.

    close up on a baked and melted wheel of brie cheese topped with apricot preserves on a white plate.

    Salt

    Just a pinch to round out the sweetness! 

    Roasted almonds

    The crunch from the almonds makes every bite deliciously interesting. Use lightly or unsalted almonds and feel free to roast them yourself in the oven or a pan on the stove.

    If you don’t want to use almonds, feel free to use walnuts, pistachios, or pecans instead. You can’t go wrong pairing baked brie and nuts!

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      How to make baked brie with apricot jam

      It may look fancy, but baking brie with fruit toppings is easy! This is all you need to do:

      nuts and apricot preserves mixed together in a glass bowl.

      Step 1: Stir the preserves, rosemary, brandy, almonds, and salt together in a medium bowl.

      a wheel of brie on a baking sheet topped with apricot preserves and nuts.

      Step 2: Top the wheel of brie with the jam mixture.

      a wheel of baked brie topped with apricot preserves and nuts on a baking sheet.

      Step 3: Bake the cheese until the sides are soft to the touch.

      Let it rest for 5 minutes, then serve.

      Frequently asked questions

      Do you take the rind off the brie before baking?

      No, you need to leave the rind intact. Not only is it edible (and considered a delicacy), but it’s also necessary for preventing the baked cheese from melting all over the place.

      Did you already cut off the rind? No problem! Just wrap the wheel of cheese in a sheet of defrosted puff pastry dough (baked brie en croûte). Brush the outside with melted butter and bake until golden brown.

      What do you serve with baked brie?

      While the brie with apricot jam is in the oven, fill a serving tray or meat and cheese board with all kinds of goodies for dipping. Include hearty crackers, crostini, sliced fruit (like apples and pears), fresh bread, and anything else you love dipping into melted brie.

      Can it be reheated?

      Absolutely! You can pop any leftovers back in the oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until the cheese is soft and gooey again.

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      close up on a wheel of baked brie topped with apricot preserves next to crostini on a white plate.

      Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves Rosemary and Almonds

      Gooey and soft Baked Brie with Apricot Preserves, Rosemary, and Almonds is ready to serve in just 20 minutes. It’s loaded with fancy toppings and rich flavors, making it perfect for any kind of event or get-together.
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      Author: Michelle Weiner
      Course: Appetizer
      Cuisine: American, French
      Keyword: cocktail party, holiday party
      Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes
      Cook Time: 15 minutes minutes
      Rest Time: 5 minutes minutes
      Makes: 6 servings

      Equipment

      • baking sheet
      • parchment paper
      • chef knife

      Ingredients

      • 8 ounce wheel double cream brie
      • ¼ cup apricot preserves
      • 2 tablespoon chopped roasted salted almonds
      • ½ teaspoon brandy optional
      • ¼ teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary

      Garnish

      • additional fresh rosemary sprigs

      Instructions

      • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place the wheel of brie on an oven-safe serving dish or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
      • Combine preserves, rosemary, brandy (if using), almonds, and salt together in a medium bowl.
      • Top brie with jam mixture and bake until the sides of the brie are soft to the touch, 12 to 15 minutes.
      • Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving, then serve with crackers.
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      1. Kathy says

        September 22, 2024 at 8:53 am

        5 stars
        Just made this yesterday. It was delicious and so easy to make. Very well liked by folks at my party. I didn’t have any almonds and so I used pecans. Will definitely make it again using various ingredients. - Grandma Kathy

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        • Michelle Weiner says

          September 25, 2024 at 7:18 pm

          I'm so glad you enjoyed this one Grandma!

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