Easy Baked Brie with Jam
There’s a restaurant in San Diego that I was going to all the time over the spring and summer for their baked brie. I literally had to wean myself off it and take a brie break. I love brie so much and tried to break up with the restaurant version. I was doing okay until this way too easy, at-home baked brie appetizer recipe made its way into my life. The walnuts add crunch while the black currants add chewiness, tartness, and robust flavor that perfectly complements the brie.
What’s in This Baked Brie Appetizer?
To make the baked brie cheese stuffed with jam, you’ll need three basic ingredients:
Wheel of brie cheese Hero Black Currant Fruit Spread Chopped walnuts
I’ve learned that black currants have a key growing region in Poland. Currants are not grown commercially in the US. They have a tart flavor profile and chewy texture with a robust flavor burst in each berry. Hero is a ‘romance brand’ with Swiss heritage, known for their quality, and time honored approach to selection and slow fermentation. There are no preservatives. You can buy Hero Fruit Spreads at ShopRite, King Kullen, Stop&Shop, Kings, ACME, Balduccis, Walmart, and more.
How to Make Baked Brie
I simply sliced a round wheel of brie horizontally, then added walnuts and Hero Black Currant Fruit Spread. Hero Fruit Spread is very popular in Europe and is chef preferred. While Americans like the sound of “preserves,” “fruit spreads” actually describe jams with higher fruit content. You can also try their Black Cherry, Red Currant, or Bitter Orange varieties. Anytime I can add fruit to my diet by way of brie I’m super happy! Once the brie has been stuffed with walnuts and black currant spread, it’s baked to gooey perfection!
How Long to Bake Brie?
An 8-ounce wheel of brie will need to bake for about 15 minutes at 350ºF. The cheese should be soft but not completely gooey.
What to Serve with Baked Brie
This baked brie cheese goes nicely with the following:
Crackers Crudites French bread Pretzel chips Mixed nuts Fresh fruit
Tips for Making Baked Brie with Jam
I baked the brie because there’s nothing like warm, melty brie for me, but you don’t have to and can serve it right away. Talk about super easy holiday entertaining! Likewise, you’re welcome to use any flavor fruit spread or jam you’d like in this baked brie appetizer. You can even stuff it with leftover cranberry currant sauce from your Thanksgiving or Christmas dinner! If you’re making this for the holidays to serve a large group and come across one of those very large wheels of brie that are often available prior to the holidays, I recommend adding about 1/2-cup each of the fruit spread and walnuts rather than 1/4 cup.
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