Baked Brie with Fig Jam
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Baked Brie with Fig Jam
Description
This baked Brie recipe involves spreading fig jam over a round of Brie cheese, then topping it with a mixture of dried sliced mission figs, chopped pistachios, and walnuts. The Brie is baked in a small oven-safe dish or cast iron skillet until it softens without fully melting. The jam warms and infuses the nuts and dried fruit, creating a sweet and savory topping.
The combination of the creamy, rich Brie rind and cheese with the sticky sweetness of the fig jam and honey, combined with the crunchy texture and earthiness of the nuts, results in a well-balanced appetizer. Baking gently ensures the cheese is soft yet holds its shape to be scooped onto crackers.
Serve this baked Brie warm, ideally on a cheese board with crackers or bread slices. Let it rest for five minutes after baking to avoid serving it too hot. Variations include using other jams like apricot or orange marmalade, and swapping nut types to suit preference. The recipe works well using standard grocery store Brie.
Ingredients
- 3 tbsp fig jam or honey, divided
- 1/4 cup dried mission figs sliced
- 1/4 cup pistachios roughly chopped, shelled
- 1/4 cup walnuts roughly chopped, hearts
- 13- oz Brie cheese round, French
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the fig jam in a microwave-safe dish. Microwave for 30 seconds to soften.
- In a small bowl, combine the sliced dried figs with the nuts. Add half of the fig jam and mix well to coat the nut mixture.
- Place the round of brie in a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish. Using a small knife, coat the brie with the remainder of the jam or honey.
- Top the brie with the fig and nut mixture.
- Place the dish or skillet on top of a baking sheet (this will make it easier to handle and will also catch any melted cheese). Bake on the middle rack of your heated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the brie softens.
- Remove from the oven and let the brie sit for 3 to 5 minutes or so. Serve warm with your favorite crackers!
Notes
- Keep the edible Brie rind on; it helps hold the toppings and is safe to eat.
- This recipe works well with standard grocery store Brie; expensive specialty wheels are not necessary.
- Swap fig jam for honey, apricot jam, or orange marmalade if unavailable.
- Try different nuts like pecans or almonds for topping variations.
- Always bake the Brie on a baking sheet or pan to easily remove it and catch any drips.
- Allow the baked Brie to rest for about five minutes before serving to avoid it being too hot.
Nutrition Information
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Serving: 8Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 2256 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 225.6kcal | 11% |
| Carbohydrates | 8.4g | 3% |
| Protein | 11.1g | 22% |
| Saturated Fat | 8.5g | 43% |
| Potassium | 157.2mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1.2g | 5% |
| Vitamin A | 288.7IU | 6% |
| Vitamin C | 0.7mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 99.9mg | 10% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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