5 from 10 votes
Baked Brie Cheese with Strawberries
Baked Brie Cheese with Strawberries features a wheel of brie warmed in the oven until soft and slightly oozing, topped with a fresh mixture of sugar-sweetened strawberries tossed with balsamic vinegar, mint, and candied nuts. The dish offers creamy, melty cheese paired with bright, tangy, and crunchy accompaniments.
Prep Time
5 mins
Cook Time
15 mins
Total Time
20 mins
Servings:
6
servings
Calories:
244 kcal
Course:
Appetizer, Lunch, Brunch
Cuisine:
American
Ingredients
- 1/2 pint strawberries plus a few for garnishing, diced
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar or white sugar
- 1 (12-ounces) Brie cheese anywhere from 8 to 14 ounces will work, wheel
- 1 teaspoon balsamic vinegar
- 1 teaspoon mint or fresh basil, finely chopped
- 1/3 cup candied almonds or a combination, roughly chopped, or pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400ºF.
- Place the strawberries in a mixing bowl and sprinkle with sugar. Toss gently and allow it to sit while you bake the brie.
- Unwrap the brie and place it in a small baking dish. Score the top of the cheese making sure to only penetrate the rind.
- Bake for 15 minutes or until the cheese is melted (gently pat the cheese. It should feel soft and most likely will start to ooze. Remove from the oven.
- During the last 5-6 minutes of baking, add the balsamic vinegar, candied nuts, and mint (or basil) to the strawberry mixture and toss to combine.
- Top the hot brie with the strawberry mixture, garnish with a few whole strawberries and serve with an assortment of crackers and or a baguette.
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Notes
- Use parchment paper under the brie when baking for easier removal and serving.
- The cheese is best served immediately after baking when soft and oozing.
- Leftovers can be stored covered in the refrigerator for up to one day.
- Try using a mix of berries for variation instead of strawberries alone.
- Garnish with additional fresh strawberries for presentation.
Nutrition Information
Calories
244kcal
(12%)
Carbohydrates
8g
(3%)
Protein
12g
(24%)
Fat
18g
(28%)
Saturated Fat
10g
(50%)
Polyunsaturated Fat
1g
(6%)
Monounsaturated Fat
6g
(30%)
Cholesterol
57mg
(19%)
Sodium
382mg
(16%)
Potassium
148mg
(3%)
Fiber
1g
(4%)
Sugar
7g
(14%)
Vitamin A
341IU
(7%)
Vitamin C
23mg
(26%)
Calcium
115mg
(12%)
Iron
1mg
(6%)
Nutrition Facts
Serving: 6 servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 244
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 244kcal | 12% |
| Carbohydrates | 8g | 3% |
| Protein | 12g | 24% |
| Fat | 18g | 28% |
| Saturated Fat | 10g | 50% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Cholesterol | 57mg | 19% |
| Sodium | 382mg | 16% |
| Potassium | 148mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 341IU | 7% |
| Vitamin C | 23mg | 26% |
| Calcium | 115mg | 12% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.