Description
Baked Brie with Pears and Fig Jam is an elegant and easy holiday appetizer featuring a melty wheel of brie cheese topped with sweet and savory sliced pears, fig jam, fresh rosemary, pecans, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in just 30 minutes, this dish combines creamy, fruity, and nutty flavors perfect for entertaining.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 ounces brie cheese round wheel, not wedge
- 2 Tablespoons fig jam
- ½ pear, ripe, thinly sliced
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- ½ teaspoon fresh rosemary, minced
- 1 Tablespoon honey
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃) to prepare for baking the brie with toppings.
- Prepare the Brie: Remove the brie from its package and place the whole wheel in a baking dish or on a sheet pan, ensuring it’s ready to be topped.
- Add Toppings: Spread the fig jam evenly over the top surface of the brie. Arrange the thinly sliced pear slices fanned out over the jam. Sprinkle the chopped pecans and minced rosemary on top, then drizzle with honey to help hold all the ingredients together and add sweetness.
- Bake: Place the dish with the topped brie into the oven and bake for 25 minutes, or until the brie has puffed slightly and the pears have softened, indicating the cheese is nice and melty.
- Serve: Carefully use a sturdy metal spatula to transfer the baked brie onto a serving platter, or serve directly in the baking dish. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for added presentation, and serve with crackers and a small spreading knife.
Notes
- The baked brie can be served directly in the baking dish or carefully transferred to a serving plate using a metal spatula. Wrapping the hot dish in a towel is recommended to avoid burns.
- Raincoast Crisp crackers pair particularly well with this appetizer, adding a lovely crunch.
- This recipe serves 6 people and makes a perfect holiday or party appetizer.
