10+ Brie Cheese Recipes to Wow Your Guests Easily

Brie cheese—a soft, creamy classic—brings a mild flavor and smooth texture to any table. Sure, you can eat it plain, but honestly, why not jazz things up?

You can use brie in all sorts of easy recipes, from snacks to meals. These dishes are simple, tasty, and work for just about any occasion.

Whether you’re cooking for yourself or feeding a crowd, brie recipes offer a ton of variety. Warm appetizers, savory mains—there’s something here for everyone.

1) Classic Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans

This one’s a crowd-pleaser. Spread fig jam over a wheel of creamy brie, then toss on some crunchy pecans.

Pop it in the oven and the cheese melts into a warm, sweet, nutty dip. Want to go wild? Add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of fresh thyme.

It takes about 20 minutes at 350°F (175°C). Serve with crackers or sliced bread—people will devour it.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons fig jam
• 2 ounces pecans, chopped
• 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
• Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Set Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Spread fig jam over the top.
4. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until soft and warm.
6. Drizzle honey and add thyme if you want.
7. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

2) Garlic and Herb Baked Brie with Thyme

If you love garlic, you’ll dig this. Baked brie with fresh garlic and thyme is gooey and full of flavor.

Slice little slits in the brie and tuck in the garlic. Drizzle olive oil and scatter fresh thyme on top.

Bake until melty and creamy. Grab some crusty bread or crackers and dig in.

You can tweak the garlic and thyme amounts to fit your mood. That’s the beauty of it.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of brie (8 ounces)
• 2 cloves garlic, minced
• 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
• 1 tablespoon olive oil
• Salt and pepper to taste

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut small slits in the brie and poke in minced garlic.
3. Place brie on a baking dish and drizzle olive oil.
4. Sprinkle thyme, salt, and pepper.
5. Bake for 15-20 minutes, until melted.
6. Serve warm with bread or crackers.

3) Baked Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry

Baked brie in puff pastry never gets old. Place a wheel of brie on thawed pastry—add jam or nuts if you’re feeling fancy.

Wrap it up, seal the edges, and brush with egg wash. Bake until golden and crispy, with gooey cheese inside.

Perfect for parties, or honestly, any night you want something special. Serve with crackers or bread.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese (8 oz)
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (about 8.5 x 8.5 inches)
• 1/4 cup jam or pepper jelly (optional)
• 1 egg, lightly beaten

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
2. Place brie in the center of puff pastry.
3. Spoon on jam or jelly if you like.
4. Fold pastry around brie and pinch the edges to seal.
5. Brush pastry with beaten egg.
6. Bake 20-25 minutes, until golden.
7. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

Find more at The Kitchn.

4) Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce and Walnuts

Baked brie with cranberry sauce and walnuts is a holiday favorite. Slice off the top rind, then top with cranberry sauce and walnuts.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. The sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy nuts work so well with melty brie.

Serve with crackers, bread, or even fresh fruit. It’s a hit at any party.

Ingredients

• 8-ounce wheel of brie cheese
• ½ cup cranberry sauce (fresh or store-bought)
• ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cut off the top rind from the brie.
3. Spread cranberry sauce over the cheese.
4. Sprinkle walnuts on top.
5. Bake for 15 minutes, until gooey.
6. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

Check out the baked brie appetizer with cranberries and walnuts page for more.

5) Brie and Caramelized Onion Pull-Apart Bread

Want something a little different? Try brie with caramelized onions in pull-apart bread.

Layer brie chunks and sweet onions between bits of dough. Bake until the bread is golden and the cheese is oozy.

Add pear or herbs if you want to change things up. The buttery onions make this extra rich and satisfying.

It’s cozy, cheesy, and great for sharing. Just a little prep, then let the oven do the magic.

Ingredients

• Bread dough (pull-apart style or similar)
• 300 g Brie cheese, cut into chunks
• 3 large sweet onions, thinly sliced
• 6 tbsp butter, divided
• 2 tbsp olive oil
• 1 pear (optional)
• Fresh herbs (optional)

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Cook onions in 3 tbsp butter and olive oil until golden and soft.
3. Roll out dough and cut into pieces.
4. Layer dough with brie and onions. Add pear or herbs if you want.
5. Place in a baking dish, dot with the rest of the butter.
6. Bake 25-30 minutes, until golden and melty.
7. Cool a bit, then pull apart and enjoy.

6) Brie with Fresh Basil, Tomatoes, and Olive Oil

Here’s a fresh take. Top brie with chopped tomatoes and basil, then drizzle with olive oil.

Bake at 350°F (175°C) for about 15 minutes. The cheese gets soft and the flavors come together beautifully.

Serve with baguette slices. It’s super easy and feels a little bit fancy.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of brie cheese
• 1 cup fresh tomatoes, chopped
• A handful of fresh basil leaves
• 2 tablespoons olive oil
• Baguette slices for serving

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Set brie on a baking dish.
3. Top with tomatoes and basil.
4. Drizzle olive oil over everything.
5. Bake 15 minutes, until soft.
6. Serve warm with baguette.

For more, see Grilled Caprese Brie.

7) Garlic Butter Brie Spread

This spread is dangerously good. Melt butter, cook minced garlic until it smells amazing, and mix into soft brie.

Bake the mixture for about 15 minutes at 375°F (190°C). The cheese melts, the garlic shines, and suddenly you need more crackers.

Serve it warm. It’s perfect for parties or just because.

Ingredients

• 8 oz brie cheese
• 3 tbsp unsalted butter
• 2 cloves garlic, minced

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Melt butter in a skillet, add garlic, and cook 30 seconds.
3. Mix garlic butter with softened brie.
4. Place in a baking dish (or keep in the rind).
5. Bake 15 minutes, until melted.
6. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

8) Baked Brie with Honey and Almonds

This one’s simple but feels special. Bake brie at 350°F (175°C) until soft.

Drizzle with honey and sprinkle toasted almonds on top. The combo of creamy cheese, sweet honey, and crunchy nuts just works.

Serve it with crackers or apple slices. It’s a quick win for any gathering.

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of Brie cheese
• 2 tablespoons honey
• ¼ cup sliced almonds

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Place brie in a baking dish.
3. Bake 10-15 minutes, until soft.
4. Toast almonds in a dry pan.
5. Drizzle honey over baked brie.
6. Sprinkle almonds on top.
7. Serve warm with crackers or fruit.

Need more ideas? Check out Baked Brie with Honey and Almonds recipe.

9) Warm Brie with Rosemary and Balsamic Glaze

Warm, creamy brie with fresh rosemary? That’s a combo I can’t resist. The balsamic glaze brings in a sweet, tangy kick that just ties everything together.

You’ll roast grapes with balsamic vinegar and rosemary until they get all caramelized and jammy. Pile those grapes over the brie, and suddenly you’ve got a simple appetizer that tastes like you tried way harder than you did.

Honestly, this works for parties or just a night when you want to treat yourself. The flavors are bold, but the process is easy—kind of the dream, right?

Ingredients

• 1 wheel of brie
• 1 cup red grapes
• 3 tbsp balsamic vinegar
• 1 tbsp honey
• 3 sprigs fresh rosemary
• Pinch of black pepper

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
2. Toss grapes with balsamic vinegar, honey, rosemary, and a pinch of pepper.
3. Spread grapes on a baking sheet. Roast for 20 minutes.
4. Put brie on an oven-safe dish. Bake for 10-15 minutes, just until it’s soft.
5. Spoon the roasted grapes and their glaze right over the warm brie.
6. Add a fresh rosemary sprig on top if you’re feeling fancy, and serve.

10) Brie and Bacon Jam Baked Brie

Brie and bacon jam—now there’s a duo that just works. Grab a wheel of brie, set it in a baking dish, and slather a thick layer of bacon jam on top.

Pop it in the oven at 350°F (180°C) for about 15 minutes. The cheese gets gooey, the bacon jam turns glossy, and the flavors come together in this sweet-savory, creamy bite.

Serve it warm with crackers or hunks of bread. It’s the kind of dish that disappears fast.

Ingredients

• 8 oz wheel of brie
• 1/2 cup bacon jam

Cooking Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (180°C).

2. Set the brie on a baking pan or just use parchment paper if you prefer less cleanup.

3. Spoon the bacon jam right on top of the brie, spreading it out as evenly as you can.

4. Slide it into the oven and bake for about 15 minutes.

5. Once the cheese looks all melty, pull it out and serve it up while it’s still warm.

If you want more ideas, take a peek at Bacon Jam Baked Brie.