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    Homebody Eats » Recipes » Appetizers » Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)

    Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)

    Published: Feb 4, 2020 · Modified: Mar 17, 2022 by Jessica Mode · This post may contain affiliate links, which means I'll receive a commission if you purchase through the link, at no extra cost to you. Please see full disclosure for more details.

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    baked brie topped with apricot jam and almonds.

    Make an easy five-ingredient baked brie with apricot jam. In under 30 minutes, you'll have a cheesy appetizer everyone will love.

    melted brie cheese topped with apricots on a serving tray with crackers.

    I'm always looking for a quick and easy appetizer recipe that I can whip up last minute when I need to entertain at home.

    This baked brie with apricot jam is the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer. It has a touch of sweetness from the jam and dried apricots that pairs perfectly with tangy brie cheese.

    Whether you're in need of an appetizer for the holiday season or just for a casual happy hour get-together, this brie cheese is the perfect answer.

    I have many other cheese-based appetizer recipes including ricotta crostini and spicy whipped feta if you need even more ideas.

    Jump to:
    • What You'll Learn In This Recipe
    • What Is Brie Cheese?
    • Ingredients You Need
    • How To Make This Recipe
    • Expert Tips
    • Recipe FAQs
    • More Appetizer Recipes
    • Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)

    What You'll Learn In This Recipe

    • We'll dive into brie cheese and learn how it's made.
    • I'll answer the question - "Can I eat the rind of brie cheese?"
    • And we'll walk through how to use fresh rosemary in this baked brie appetizer.

    If you're interested in learning more tips and tricks for becoming a better home cook, sign up for my free five-day email series.

    What Is Brie Cheese?

    Brie is a soft, creamy cheese made from cow's milk. Surrounding the cheese is a rind (skin), which has a bloomy, tangy taste, that is completely edible. In fact, in France they consider the rind to be the best part!

    How brie cheese is made is really fascinating. It starts with milk, enzymes, and rennet which then coagulates and curdles. Once curds have formed, the whey is drained off.

    Next, the curds are placed in a mold and the cheese is brined (placed in salt water) and left to rest, so the rind can bloom. You can learn more about how brie cheese is made if you're interested.

    Ingredients You Need

    This baked brie with jam recipe only requires five ingredients, plus some salt.

    apricot baked brie ingredients with labels.
    • Dried apricots: This ingredient adds a nice texture and a chewy bite to the appetizer.
    • Sliced almonds: You can also use whole unblanched almonds as long as they are finely chopped.
    • Apricot jam: This ingredient is the star of the show. It's sweet, fruity, and pairs perfectly with brie. You can use jam, fruit spread, or preserves for this recipe.
    • Rosemary: Fresh rosemary adds a woodsy, robust flavor. Be sure to remove the rosemary sprigs from the hard stalk before finely chopping it.
    • Morton kosher salt: Salt is important to balance out the sweetness of the jam and apricots.
    • Brie cheese: Purchase brie cheese in a wheel. The brie should still have the rind on it.
    • Crackers: I love serving apricot jam baked brie with crackers or toasted bread.

    Be sure to check out the recipe card below for the full ingredient measurements.

    How To Make This Recipe

    There's not much work that goes into making the baked brie with jam and nuts. Here's how simple it is to whip up:

    two numbered photos showing how to make apricot baked brie.

    1. Add dried apricots, almonds, apricot jam, rosemary, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.

    2. Next, place the brie cheese on a parchment-lined baking sheet and top it with the apricot mixture.

    3. Finally, bake the cheese for 10-12 minutes in a preheated 350°F (175°C) oven. The cheese should feel melted on the inside once it's done baking.

    Expert Tips

    • Want to make a variation of this baked brie? Try substituting the apricot jam for orange or strawberry. It will give this recipe a different overall taste.
    • If you're hosting, you can prepare the baked brie in the morning. Store the baked brie topped with the apricot mixture in the refrigerator. Then, when your guests arrive, pop the brie in the oven to bake.
    • If you're looking for a bigger appetizer, try adding the apricot baked brie to a charcuterie board.

    Recipe FAQs

    Do you take the rind off brie before baking?

    No, for this recipe we leave the rind on the brie. The brie rind is totally edible and very delicious in my opinion.

    Should brie be at room temperature before baking?

    There's no need to allow the brie to come to room temperature before baking. The oven will adequately heat the brie cheese.

    What should I serve alongside baked brie?

    I like to pair baked brie with crackers or toasted bread, along with some dry-cured salami and fresh berries.

    If you are hosting a party, or need a larger appetizer spread, brie also pairs well with other cheeses. Feel free to use the apricot jam baked brie as part of a larger charcuterie board.

    wheel of brie cheese topped with apricots and almonds.

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    melted brie cheese topped with apricots on a serving tray with crackers.

    Baked Brie with Apricot Jam (5 Ingredients)

    Make an easy five-ingredient baked brie with apricot jam. In under 30 minutes, you'll have a cheesy appetizer everyone will love.
    Author: Jessica Mode
    5 from 2 votes
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    Active Time 8 mins
    Cook Time 12 mins
    Resting Time 5 mins
    Total Time 25 mins
    Course Appetizer
    Cuisine French
    Servings 4 people
    Calories 303 kcal

    Equipment

    • mixing bowl
    • baking sheet

    Ingredients
      

    • ½ cup dried apricots roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup sliced almonds roughly chopped
    • ¼ cup apricot jam
    • 1 sprig fresh rosemary finely chopped
    • ⅛ teaspoon Morton kosher salt
    • 8 ounce wheel of brie
    • crackers for serving

    Instructions
     

    • Heat oven to 350°F (175°C).
    • Add dried apricots, almonds, apricot jam, rosemary, and salt to a mixing bowl and stir to combine.
    • Place the brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Top with apricot mixture. Bake for 10-12 minutes, until you can touch the outside of the cheese and feel that it is melted inside.
    • Allow the cheese to rest and firm up slightly for 5 minutes. Serve alongside crackers.

    Notes

    If you're hosting, you can prepare the baked brie in the morning. Store the baked brie topped with the apricot mixture in the refrigerator. Then, when your guests arrive, pop the brie in the oven to bake.
    If you're looking for a bigger appetizer, try adding the apricot baked brie to a charcuterie board.

    Nutrition

    Serving: 1serving (without crackers)Calories: 303kcalCarbohydrates: 21gProtein: 14gFat: 19gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 57mgSodium: 437mgPotassium: 336mgFiber: 2gSugar: 16gVitamin A: 952IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 135mgIron: 1mg
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    1. Kelsey

      December 23, 2021 at 9:17 PM

      5 stars
      Really delicious combo! I added this onto a charcuterie board and it was the first cheese to get all eaten.

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