Baked Brie

How to Make Baked Brie

If you’re a fan like us of baking with brie cheese for its delicious, mildly earthy flavor and smooth, creamy texture, t his simple baked brie recipe is sure to hit the spot. Here’s a quick overview of how to make it before you read the full step-by-step instructions.

Heat Oven

While your oven heats, get out the simple ingredients and tools you’ll need to make this brie cheese dish.

Prepare Dough

It’s time to prep your crescent roll dough, and you’ve got a couple of options! If you’re using crescent rolls, unroll the dough and separate it into 2 sections. Pat the dough and firmly press the perforations to seal them, forming 2 squares. Using a dough sheet? Unroll the dough sheet, cut it crosswise into 2 rectangles and pat the dough to form 2 squares.

Place Brie and Make Cutouts

Place one of your dough squares on a cookie sheet and add the brie on top. At each of the 4 corners of the remaining dough square, cut out a shape using a small cookie or canapé cutter. Set the 4 cutouts aside.

Fold and Seal Pastry

Top your brie with the second dough square, pressing the dough evenly around the cheese. Fold the corners of the bottom pastry over the top one, gently stretching the dough and pressing to seal it completely over the brie. Brush the top with some beaten egg, add the small dough cutouts and brush with some more egg for a perfectly crusty, golden pastry with a beautiful presentation. It’s oh-so-easy!

Bake

Set your dough-covered brie in the oven and bake it until it’s Get ready for everyone to rave about this creamy baked brie—

Baked Brie Toppings

Whether you’re baking your brie in puff pastry or store-bought crescent dough, there are plenty of ways to make a baked brie both look and taste extra special. Serve it up with any of these tasty toppings and dippers for an indulgent appetizer that’s gone in minutes!

Bread and Crackers: Need something crowd-pleasing to dip in your rich and creamy baked brie? Crackers or toasted baguette slices hold all that cheesy goodness for an ultra-dippable brie cheese dish.

Sliced Fruit: The combination of warm, melty brie cheese and sweet fruit slices creates an irresistible blend of flavors that everyone will love! Serve your baked brie with red or green-skinned sliced apples and pears to make a super festive Christmas appetizer. Just make sure to brush the fruit slices with a bit of fresh lemon juice to keep them from browning!

Jam or Honey: If you’re a fan of baked brie with jam, you can’t go wrong with sweet fig or raspberry jam. Serving baked brie as a Thanksgiving appetizer? Plate it up with a punchy cranberry sauce, or drizzle some classic honey or hot honey on top.

Toasted Nuts: If you want to add some crunch to this soft brie cheese dish, you can’t go wrong with a sprinkle of toasted nuts—like toasted pistachios, almonds, or walnuts.

How to Store and Reheat Baked Brie

You’ll rarely have leftovers when you make this crowd-favorite baked brie recipe! If you do end up with any extra baked brie, here’s how to store it. Allow your baked brie to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and storing it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. For food safety, make sure to refrigerate the baked brie within 2 hours of baking it.

Ready to reheat your baked brie to melty perfection? Heat the oven to 350°F, take the brie out of the fridge and remove any plastic wrap. Place your baked brie on an oven-safe dish or lined baking sheet and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through and softened. Keep an eye on your baked brie—you don’t want it to melt too much and lose its shape in the oven!