How to Bake Brie

Brie is an elegant appetizer whose flavor come through most readily when heated.

Brie is a wonderful and easy appetizer that many people enjoy. It also makes a great picnic cheese. You can bake brie in an oven or toaster oven in only a few minutes, so it's great when you have unexpected company.

Difficulty:

Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need

• Wheel or slice of Brie cheese
• Assorted toppings
• Cheese plate
• Cheese knife
• Baguette (sliced)

1. Select your Brie. Depending on how many people you are serving, buy an appropriately sized wheel of Brie.

2. Slice off the top rind. Using a sharp knife, slice off the thin rind on the top of the wheel of Brie.

3. Place on tin foil or a baking pan. Heat your oven to 350 degrees.

4. Add toppings as you desire. You may want to bake the Brie with some of your favorite toppings like pesto, pears or roasted garlic.

5. Bake uncovered. Bake your brie uncovered until it is soft and warm, just a little bit melted. Do not overheat.

6. Use pastry as an option. Another variation is to wrap the brie in a refrigerated pastry like crescent roll dough. Lay the dough flat, place brie in the middle and wrap it up. Bake a while longer for the pastry to cook through.

7. Serve Brie with bread and fruit. Serve your Brie with apples and sliced baguette. You can also serve with roasted garlic, greens or pears.

Tips & Warnings

• Brie is an unexpected treat, surprise your guests with it.

References

• Food Editorials.com: Why Baked Brie Appetizers Are Delicious

Resources

• Read this Article in Spanish
• Read this Article in Portuguese