Baked Brie with Red Pepper Jelly

This baked Brie is warm and wonderfully melty, with a glossy layer of red pepper jelly that adds a sweet-spicy contrast to the rich cheese. Bake the Brie on a sheet pan or in a Brie baker, then serve it with crackers, toast, or fresh fruit.

Prep Time5

Cook Time15

Total Time20

Servings: people

Equipment

Sheet pan (or brie baker)
Parchment Paper (not needed if you're using a brie baker)
Cheese knife optional

Ingredients

250 gram wheel of Brie cheese cold (8 ounces)
2 tablespoons red pepper jelly or 3 tablespoons if using a Brie baker

For Serving

crackers
baguette slices toasted (optional)
fresh fruit apple slices, pear slices or grapes
candied pecans optional
dried figs optional

Instructions

Baking Tray Method:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper.
Remove the Brie from its packaging. Place the cold Brie onto the pan. Leave the rind on to help the cheese hold its shape as it warms up.
Spoon the red pepper jelly over the top and gently spread it toward the edges.
Bake for about 15 minutes, until the side feels soft when gently pressed.

Check Brie at 12 minutes. Remove if already soft.

Transfer to a serving board with crackers, fruit and candied pecans (if using). Cut soft wedges with a cheese knife to serve.

Brie Baker Method:

Preheat the oven to 350°F (180°C).
Remove the Brie from its packaging. Place the cold Brie inside the Brie baker. Score the top with a sharp knife, if desired.
Spoon the red pepper jelly over the top and gently spread it toward the edges.
Bake for about 20 minutes or until the cheese feels soft under the rind when gently pressed with the side of a butter knife.
Serve warm directly from the brie baker, topped with candied pecans (if desired) along with crackers and fruit. Cut soft wedges with a cheese knife or use a spoon to scoop out the cheese to serve.

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Notes

Keep the Brie cold until baking so it softens without collapsing
Leave the rind on to help the cheese hold its shape
Check the Brie at about 12 minutes (your oven may run hotter than mine)
Double-cream Brie melts softly; triple-cream Brie will be even softer
A Brie baker holds any extra jelly and keeps the brie warm for longer
Ask guests about nut or sulphite allergies if serving pecans or dried fruit
Brie stays soft for about 10 to 15 minutes; serve shortly after baking
Refrigerate leftovers for up to 2 days and reheat for about 20 seconds in a microwave or 3-5 minutes in the oven.

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