Baked Brie with Jam and Maple Pecans (4 Ingredients, 19 Minutes)

Name: Baked Brie with Jam
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 14 min
Total time: 19 min
Ingredients: 8 ounce brie wheel; ⅓ cup jam (flavor of choice); ¼ cup chopped pecans; 1 ½ teaspoons maple syrup (or honey); 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)

4.6 from 36 votes

Total Time 19

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Baked brie with jam is one of my favorite holiday party appetizers, because it feels super fancy, but it only takes 4 ingredients and 5 minutes of hands-on time. The ooey-gooey sweet and salty combo gets rave reviews every year when I serve it at our family Christmas dinner!

Baked brie with jam and maple-glazed pecans spilling down its sides onto parchment on a wooden board, sprinkled with fresh thyme and served with crackers.

The short story: to make baked brie with jam, set a whole 8-ounce wheel of brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and score a criss-cross pattern about ½ inch deep. Spread ⅓ cup of jam on top, then add pecans tossed in maple syrup. Bake at 350°F for 13 to 14 minutes, until the pecans are toasted and the cheese jiggles. Serve warm with crackers or baguette.

FEATURED COMMENT

"Used this recipe to make for a Thanksgiving appetizer. Love the addition of the pecans with maple syrup… I used a mango pepper jelly. Yum! Making again for Christmas Eve using a triple berry jam."

- Lynda

Recipe at a glance

Flavor Profile: Sweet, salty, ooey-gooey goodness with crunchy pecans! You control the flavor of the jam (although if you want suggestions: blueberry jam, pepper jelly, and mixed berry jam are all top notch).
Good For: Holiday parties, Christmas appetizers, Thanksgiving spreads, New Year's Eve yumminess.
Easy Because: Four ingredients, one baking sheet, and the parchment does the transferring for you
Hands-On Time: About 5 minutes, then the oven does the rest of the work.

Ingredient Notes

A round of brie surrounded by small bowls of chopped pecans, maple syrup, dark berry jam, and a bundle of fresh thyme sprigs, each labeled by name.

Brie: You'll need a full brie wheel, not a wedge of brie, for this recipe. The rind holds everything together in the oven.
Jam: You can literally use any kind of jam, jelly, or preserves for this! See below for a bunch of different options that you might like to try.
Maple syrup or honey: Either one works for coating the pecans. I do prefer the depth of maple syrup (especially around the holidays), but honey gives you that baked brie with jam and honey flavor that is amazing as well.
Pecans: If you don't have pecans, feel free to use chopped walnuts, pumpkin seeds, or sliced almonds instead.
Fresh thyme: You can also use some fresh thyme leaves as a garnish if you want. They're not essential to the recipe, but I find they really round out the flavor. Plus it just looks beautiful!

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What Jam Goes Best with Brie?

That's the beauty of this recipe-you can use any type of jam, jelly, or preserves you want! Brie is a creamy, mild-flavored cheese that complements a variety of flavors. Some of my favorite options:

My absolute fave combo is using gingered pear preserves! Pear and brie is a cheese board staple, and the ginger adds a little warmth for winter. It's so good I could eat an entire wheel by myself!
One reader used pepper jelly for a sweet-heat version.
Blueberry jam has a gorgeous dark purple color against the white rind.
For a grown-up version for a fancy holiday party, try my Bourbon peach jam.
Want classic Christmas colors? Try pomegranate jelly. It's tart, ruby red, and very festive when topped with the thyme (or you can swap in some rosemary sprigs).
Want a more savory flavor? Try my red onion and port jam.
Classic berry jams like strawberry jam, strawberry-rhubarb jam, black raspberry jam, or mixed berry jam are always a safe bet, too.

How to Make Baked Brie with Jam

A wheel of brie with its top rind scored in a crisscross pattern, sitting on a parchment-lined baking sheet.

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Set the wheel of brie on the baking sheet and slice a criss-cross pattern into the top ½ inch of the cheese.

Unbaked brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet, topped with a layer of dark berry jam and chopped pecans glossy with maple syrup.

Step 2: Spread the jam over the top of the brie. In a small bowl, toss the pecans with the maple syrup until coated, then sprinkle them over the jam.

Step 3: Bake for 13 to 14 minutes, until the nuts on top have turned golden and crispy and the cheese is warm and slightly melted. Gently press the top of the brie. If it jiggles like jello, it's ready to serve!

What to Serve with Baked Brie

Most baked brie recipes are coated in a type of puff pastry. That isn't the case with this one. Instead, you have the option to serve your baked brie with a variety of dipping foods. I prefer to use a thick cracker or some toasted baguette slices. You could also use apple slices or firm pear slices for an even sweeter bite of creamy baked brie with jam.

FAQs

Do you cut the rind off the brie before baking?

Nope! The rind on the brie is totally edible, and it adds an extra texture and flavor to your finished baked brie with jam. The biggest reason to leave it on is support. Without the rind, the cheese wheel would spread apart while baking and you'd never get it onto the serving tray!

How do you bake brie with jam and honey?

Make the recipe exactly as written, but swap honey for the maple syrup when you toss the pecans. Use the same amount. It's an easy one-to-one swap.

Can I use reduced-sugar or sugar-free jam?

Sure can! Reduced-sugar or sugar-free jam works just fine here, and so does a sugar-free syrup for coating the pecans.

How do you store and reheat leftover baked brie?

Wrap any leftovers in plastic wrap or transfer them to an airtight container. They'll last in the refrigerator for a few days. To reheat, slide the brie onto a baking sheet and warm it in the oven until the cheese is melted, then spread it on crackers or toast.

Warm brie topped with dark berry jam, chopped pecans, and thyme leaves, with jam and syrup running down the white rind onto a wooden board.

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