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This easy baked brie recipe uses just one wheel of cheese and is best topped with marinated olives for a savory, melty appetizer. Serve with crackers, fruit, and honey and watch it disappear at any party!
If you’re planning a spread, try my burrata platter with marinated tomatoes, ultimate cheese platter, and goat cheese dip for more easy and crowd-pleasing party appetizers.
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Pin ItWhy I Love This Baked Brie Appetizer
Looks impressive without trying – Guests will think you’re a culinary genius… no one has to know how simple it was!
Truly the easiest appetizer ever – Pop it in the oven and you’re done. It looks fancy, but takes zero effort.
Always a crowd-pleaser – Gooey, melted brie is cheesy, cozy, and totally irresistible. Add it to a cheese platter for an instant upgrade everyone will love!
Seasonal toppings – Add seasonal fruit, roasted nuts, or go savory with olives and herbs.
Serve it your way – Pair with crackers, baguette slices, fig jam, honey, or fresh fruit.
Baked Brie Ingredients
Wheel of Brie Cheese – A round, soft cheese that’s typically made from cow’s milk. It’s a popular cheese for baking and can be found in most grocery stores.
Honey – Adds sweetness to the cheese. It’s a great way to balance out the flavors in the dish. Use good quality, local honey.
Fresh Thyme or Fresh Rosemary – Use any fresh herb you prefer or have on hand. Herbs add a variety of flavors to cheese, depending on the type of herb you use. Some common herbs that are used to flavor cheese are rosemary, thyme, and basil.
Pepper – Fresh pepper adds a bit of heat and spice to the cheese. It’s a great way to add some flavor to the dish without making it too spicy.
How to Make Baked Brie
1. Line a small baking dish or ramekin with parchment paper (or use a mini cast iron skillet—so cute for serving!).
2. Place the brie wheel in the dish and make shallow crosshatch cuts on top. This helps the heat escape and turns the cheese into melty, golden lava.
3. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle fresh thyme and a little cracked black pepper on top.
4. Loosely cover with foil and place the dish on a parchment-lined baking sheet (just in case anything bubbles over).
5. Bake at 375°F for 10 minutes, then remove the foil.
6. Bake another 10 minutes, uncovered, until the top is just golden and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
7. If you’re adding my favorite marinated olive topping, simmer the ingredients in a skillet while the brie bakes—then pour it right over the top while it’s still hot. Instant wow factor!
Tips for Making the Best Baked Brie
Time it right: I like to pop the brie in the oven about 10 minutes before guests arrive so it’s warm, gooey, and ready to wow the second they walk in.
Serve it warm: Baked brie is best fresh out of the oven, but it’ll stay melty and dreamy for about 30 minutes if needed.
Need to reheat? Just bake it again at 350°F for about 5 minutes until it’s soft and bubbly.
Use a soft, ripe wheel: Any affordable brie from the grocery store will do the trick. Look for one that feels slightly soft to the touch.
Serving size: One 8-ounce wheel serves about 4 people—but let’s be honest, it disappears fast so maybe double it!
Topping ideas I love: Warm blackberries or figs, Roasted strawberries with honey or a spoonful of chili crunch for a little kick.
Frequently Asked Questions
I usually bake it right on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small baking dish. The parchment makes cleanup a breeze and makes it easy to transfer to a pretty serving platter.
You can! It’s not my first choice if I’m hosting, but in a pinch, just pop it in the microwave for 30 seconds or so until it’s soft and gooey. It still hits the spot.
The oven is your best friend here. I reheat mine at 350°F for about 5 minutes until it’s melty again. Just keep an eye on it so it doesn’t overcook.
Yes, sadly. If you leave it in too long, it can get dry and lose that dreamy, gooey texture. I always check mine right around the 20-minute mark.
Usually about 15 to 20 minutes at 350°F. You’ll know it’s ready when it looks soft and puffed, and a little cheese starts peeking out the sides.
Don’t bother removing the rind before baking brie. The rind is edible and adds a lot of flavor to the dish. Brie is a soft cheese, so the rind will become nice and soft when baked.
More Appetizer Recipes
Now that you know how to make this easy-baked brie recipe it’s time to get creative with your toppings! Try a variety of jams and different nuts too! Let me know what you think by leaving a comment and review below!
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Baked Brie Recipe
Ingredients
Baked Brie
- 8 ounces brie, 1 wheel brie cheese
- 1 tbsp honey
- 2 tsp fresh herb, thyme or rosemary
- 1 tsp pepper
Marinated Olives
- 3/4 cup green olives, pitted
- 1/3 cup olive oil
- 2 cloves garlic
- 1/2 tsp salt
- 1/4 tsp pepper
- 1 tbsp lemon juice
- 1 tbsp lemon zest
Instructions
Baked Brie
- Prepare a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Make small slits into a crosshatch pattern over the top of the cheese. This allows heat to escape as it melts and the cheese to become like lava!
- Drizzle with honey and add fresh thyme and pepper over the top.
- Loosely cover with tinfoil.
- Place it on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 375 degrees for about 10 minutes.
- Remove the foil and bake for another 10 minutes until the top is a very light golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
Marinated Olives
- While the brie is baking make the olives.
- In a skillet, over low heat add all of the ingredients.
- Simmer until everything is warm and soft.
- Pour the warm olives over the bubbly melted cheese and serve.
Notes
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
