Baked Brie Apricot Pecans (Printable)
Warm Brie topped with apricot preserves and crunchy pecans for a delicious appetizer.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese & Dairy
01 - 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
→ Toppings
02 - 1/3 cup apricot preserves
03 - 1/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped
04 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
→ Garnish & Serving
05 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
06 - Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
# Steps:
01 - Preheat oven to 375°F. Line small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place Brie wheel on prepared baking sheet. Score top in crosshatch pattern with sharp knife.
03 - Spread apricot preserves evenly over top. Sprinkle chopped pecans and drizzle honey if using.
04 - Bake 12-15 minutes until Brie is soft and starting to ooze but not completely melted.
05 - Remove from oven and let stand 2-3 minutes. Transfer to serving platter and garnish with fresh thyme if desired.
06 - Serve immediately with crackers or sliced baguette.
# Expert Hints:
01 -
- It looks impressive but takes almost zero effort to make
- The combination of warm creamy cheese and sweet preserves is completely addictive
02 -
- Don't overbake or you'll lose that gorgeous gooey center texture
- Letting it rest for those few minutes makes all the difference in how it serves
03 -
- Score the Brie deeper if you want the preserves to really melt into the cheese
- A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt on top after baking takes it to restaurant quality