There’s a reason this Baked Brie with Jam recipe shows up at nearly every gathering I host. It’s effortless, elegant, and guaranteed to steal the show. The brie melts into a creamy dream under a layer of delicious jam, toasted walnuts, and rosemary, finished with a drizzle of honey that ties everything together.
If you’ve been looking for a baked brie appetizer that looks impressive but takes almost no effort, this is it. In just 15 minutes, you’ll have warm, gooey cheese topped with sweet jam, crunchy walnuts, and a drizzle of honey. Its the kind of combination that makes people hover around the snack table. Serve it straight from the oven with crostini or crackers. It’s one of those appetizers that’s guaranteed to disappear fast, right up there with my Boursin and Roasted Veggie Spread and French Onion Dip.
😍 Why You’ll Love This Baked Brie with Jam
Elegant and easy: this baked brie appetizer looks gourmet but takes only minutes.
Sweet meets savoury: the honey, jam, and herbs balance perfectly with the creamy brie.
Customizable: try it with blueberry, fig, or apricot jam; they’re all delicious options!
Perfect for any occasion: holidays, date nights, or wine-cheese evenings.
🧀 Ingredients To Make This Baked Brie Recipe with Jam
Brie: use a large wheel for the best presentation; I usually have the best luck at Costco.
Blueberry jam: my go-to for this recipe, but fig or apricot jam also shine here. My absolute faves are blueberry or fig though.
Walnuts: toasted for a nutty crunch. Pecans or almonds work too.
Rosemary: adds a subtle, woodsy that elevates the flavour.
Honey: a warm drizzle of honey adds just the right sweetness.
Crackers: I recommend finding crackers that have nuts and dried fruit in them, but you can also serve with crostini.
✔ How To Make Baked Brie with Jam
Start by preheating your oven to 400F. Place your brie wheel on an oven-safe dish that’s roughly the same size as the brie.
Next, score the top of the brie by making shallow cuts horizontally and vertically to create a grid pattern. Be careful not to slice all the way through to the bottom rind.
Once the brie is prepped, bake it in the oven for 10-12 minutes, or until the edges start to puff slightly and the top turns a light golden colour. The brie should feel soft to the touch and melty inside but still hold its wheel shape.
🤝 Sammy’s Tip for Baked Brie with Jam
- If the brie has melted a little too much and loses its shape, don’t panic! Just spoon the jam and toppings directly over the centre and serve immediately. It’ll still taste amazing.
While the brie bakes, warm your jam in a small saucepan over low heat for 1-2 minutes. This softens it just enough to make it easier to spread over the warm cheese.
When the brie is ready, remove it from the oven and gently spread the warmed jam over the top. Then sprinkle on the toasted walnuts, drizzle with honey, and finish with a pinch of fresh rosemary.
🗒 Variations
Sweet and spicy: add a drizzle of hot honey for a little kick.
Holiday touch: top with dried cranberries for colour and festive flair.
🗒 Substitutions
Jam: swap blueberry for fig, apricot, or raspberry — any flavour you love will work.
Nuts: pecans or almonds are great alternatives if you don’t have walnuts.
🍴 Leftovers? Lucky you.
If you somehow have leftovers (rare, but it happens), store your baked brie in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. When you’re ready to enjoy it again, reheat gently in the oven at 350F for about 5–7 minutes, or just until warm and gooey.
🤔 FAQ’S
Can I use a different jam in this recipe?
Absolutely, use what you like! I have tried this recipe with a few different jams and my two favourites are blueberry and fig.
How do I know when I should take my brie out of the oven?
Typically the brie should be ready to come out of the oven in about 15 minutes. You want the brie to be soft to touch but not so soft that if you spread the jam on the top it would all melt together.
What type of wine pairs well with this Baked Brie with Jam recipe?
Some personal favourites are pinot noir or a nice cold chardonnay.
If I don’t have crackers what can I use instead?
Sometimes if I don’t feel like using crackers in this recipe (or don’t have any) I will toast a baguette and slice it into bite-size pieces and serve it alongside the brie.
Do I need to remove the rind from the brie?
Nope! The rind is completely edible and helps the cheese hold its shape while baking. Once it’s warm, it softens and blends right in.
👩🏻🍳 Hungry For More?
If you loved this Baked Brie with Jam recipe, then make sure to check out a few of my other favourite appetizers you may also love:
- Burrata with Shaved Tomatoes
- Boursin and Roasted Veggie Spread
- Eggplant Meatballs (aka Polpette di Melanzane)
- Boursin and Roasted Tomato Dip
- French Onion Dip
- Homemade Ricotta
- Whipped Feta with Maple Bacon & Toasted Walnuts
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Baked Brie with Jam, Walnuts & Rosemary
Equipment
- 1 brie baker or a baking dish similar in size to your brie
Ingredients
- 1 large brie, I use 600 grams
- 3 tbsp apricot jam, blueberry or fig are great alternatives
- 1/3 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped fine
- crostini/crackers/fruit, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 °F.
- Score the top surface of the brie by slicing horizontally and then vertically, creating a grid of small cubes. Do not cut all the way through to the bottom rind.
- Add your brie to an oven safe serving dish (for easy serving and spreading use an oven-safe dish similar in size to your brie or a dedicated brie baker) and bake for 10-12 minutes.Bake until the edges of the wheel visibly bulge and the top rind has just begun to turn a very light golden colour. The cheese should be creamy and melted inside but still hold its shape.Avoid overcooking, as you need the cheese to maintain its wheel shape for spreading the jam.
- In a small saucepan, warm the jam over low heat for 1 to 2 minutes to soften it slightly, which makes it easier to spread smoothly over the warm brie.
- Once the brie is finished in the oven, gently spread over the jam.Sammy's tip: if the brie has softened past the point of holding its shape, simply dollop the warm jam directly over the melted brie and serve.
- Garnish with toasted walnuts, a drizzle of honey and fresh rosemary.
- Serve with crackers, crostini or crisp green apples.
- For reheating or if the brie cools too quickly, the entire dish—jam, nuts, and all can be placed back in the oven for a few minutes until warm throughout.
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tried tris on the weekend and it was delicious.
Glad you liked it mamma!! xo
Can I make this to take to a gathering or does it have to be warm/ hot from the oven. It sounds delicious!
Hi Em! I would say warm from the oven. Although, if you are bringing to a friends place, I recommend prepping everything and then just assembling once you arrive as it takes very little effort and time! Hope this helps.
Thank you for sharing this recipe