An effortless appetizer for cozy gatherings and last-minute hosting
There are certain recipes I come back to again and again when I’m hosting—recipes that feel special but don’t require me to hover over the stove all night. This baked Brie is one of those go-to appetizers.
It’s warm, melty, a little sweet, a little savory, and looks like something you’d order at a wine bar… but it comes together in under 20 minutes. Perfect for holidays, dinner parties, or those evenings when friends drop by unexpectedly and you want something easy but elevated.
The combination of creamy Brie, cherry jam, fresh rosemary, brown sugar, and toasted pecans is simple but so balanced. Sweetness from the fruit, richness from the cheese, and just enough herbal depth to make it feel thoughtful and intentional.
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Why You’ll Love This Baked Brie
• Minimal ingredients you can keep on hand
• Make-ahead friendly for stress-free hosting
• Crowd-pleasing (this disappears fast)
• Feels fancy without being fussy
This is the kind of appetizer that invites people to gather around the table, tearing off bread and lingering a little longer.
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Ingredients
• 1 wheel Brie cheese (8–12 oz)
• ⅓ cup cherry jam (or cherry preserves)
• 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
• 1–2 tablespoons brown sugar
• ¼ cup chopped pecans
For serving: sliced apples, crackers, or crusty bread
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How to Make Baked Brie with Cherry Rosemary Jam
1. Preheat your oven to 375°F.
2. Place the Brie on a small oven-safe dish or parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. In a small bowl, mix the cherry jam and chopped rosemary.
4. Spoon the jam mixture over the top of the Brie.
5. Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
6. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the Brie is soft and melty but still holding its shape.
7. Serve immediately with apples, crackers, or warm bread.
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Hosting Tip
If you’re serving this for guests, set everything out on a wooden board—Brie, apples, crackers, and a small cheese knife. It feels casual but intentional, and people can help themselves while you stay present at the table.
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Variations to Try
• Swap cherry jam for fig, cranberry, or apricot
• Add a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-heat twist
• Use thyme instead of rosemary for a softer herb flavor
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Perfect For:
• Holiday gatherings
• Wine nights with friends
• Easy appetizers for dinner parties
• Bringing something beautiful to share
This baked Brie is proof that hosting doesn’t have to be complicated to feel meaningful. Sometimes, the simplest dishes are the ones people remember most.
Easy Baked Brie with Cherry Rosemary Jam
Ingredients
- 1 wheel Brie cheese 8–12 oz
- ⅓ cup cherry jam or cherry preserves
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 1 –2 tablespoons brown sugar
- ¼ cup chopped pecans
- For serving: sliced apples crackers, or crusty bread
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F.
- Place the Brie on a small oven-safe dish or parchment-lined baking sheet.
- In a small bowl, mix the cherry jam and chopped rosemary.
- Spoon the jam mixture over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle with brown sugar and chopped pecans.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the Brie is soft and melty but still holding its shape.
- Serve immediately with apples, crackers, or warm bread.
Notes
• Swap cherry jam for fig, cranberry, or apricot
• Add a drizzle of hot honey for a sweet-heat twist
• Use thyme instead of rosemary for a softer herb flavor