Description
🧀 A warm, melty cheese that turns any gathering into a sophisticated snack.
🍯 The sweet honey drizzle and aromatic thyme create a perfect balance of sweet and savory flavors.
Ingredients
250–500 g round brie or camembert trimmed of any outer packaging
2 Tbsp honey or maple syrup for drizzling (optional)
1 fresh thyme sprig for garnish (optional)
Sturdy crackers or crostini for serving
1 bunch of grapes for serving
Instructions
1-Pre-heat the oven to 180 °C (350 °F).
2-Place the cheese in a shallow, oven-proof dish that is slightly larger than the wheel, or set it on a sheet of crumpled parchment-paper to make transfer easier.
3-Oven method: Bake for 15 20 min if using 250 g (8 oz) cheese, or 25 min if using 500 g (1 lb). The cheese is done when the centre feels very soft and a skewer inserted comes out with melted cheese.
4-Microwave alternative: Heat on high in 30-second bursts, turning the dish each time, until the cheese is melted (about 2 min total).
5-Remove the cheese carefully; if it sits on parchment, lift the paper and transfer the cheese to a serving platter.
6-Drizzle with honey or maple syrup and scatter the thyme sprig on top, if desired.
7-Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, and grapes. Provide small knives so guests can cut through the rind and scoop the warm cheese.
Notes
🧑🍳 Choose an affordable brie or camembert; premium brands are not necessary for great flavor.
📏 Use a shallow dish or crumpled parchment to contain overflow and make lifting the cheese easier.
🔥 Test doneness by feeling the centre or inserting a skewer; the cheese should be gooey and pull away easily.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Prep: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes (oven) / 2 minutes (microwave)
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approximately 38 g cheese plus accompaniments)
- Calories: 161 kcal
- Sugar: 6 g
- Sodium: 262 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 6 g
- Fiber: 0 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 42 mg
Keywords: Baked Brie, Sweet, Savory, Appetizer