Make this incredible Baked Brie with Honey for a warm, gooey appetizer that’s elegant and easy. With just a few simple ingredients, this recipe turns a wheel of brie into a golden centerpiece finished with a drizzle of honey.
Serve it at holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers — it looks sophisticated but takes only minutes to prep and about 20 minutes to bake.
🩵 About This Recipe
With under 5 ingredients, this super-easy brie and honey appetizer is a perfect holiday centerpiece. Pair it with crackers, slices of baguette, or fresh fruit for an ideal snack spread.
It’s perfect as an afternoon appetizer on Thanksgiving or a cozy winter hors d’oeuvre — elegant in flavor, simple in preparation.
🧂 Gather Your Ingredients
- Brie – an 8-ounce wheel works well for this recipe.
- Garlic cloves – fresh garlic gives the best flavor; thinly sliced.
- Honey – adds a natural sweetness that complements the creamy brie.
- Thyme – fresh sprigs add an earthy, herbal note; dried thyme can be used if needed.
🔪 Let’s Make Baked Brie with Honey!
Prepare Brie
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small baking dish. Use a small sharp knife to make several shallow slits across the top and tuck thin slices of garlic into those slits.
Add Honey
Drizzle honey and a little olive oil evenly over the top so it seeps into the slits and coats the surface of the cheese.
Bake
Top with fresh thyme sprigs if using. Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until the center is soft and gooey but the wheel still holds its shape. Let it cool briefly before serving.
💡 Expert Tips and Tricks
- Watch the brie closely near the end of baking — overbaking will cause it to lose its shape even though it will still taste fine.
- Slice garlic a day ahead and store it in an airtight container to save prep time.
- If using pre-sliced brie, reduce the baking time since it will warm through faster.
❔ FAQs
No need to remove the rind. Keeping it on helps the wheel maintain its shape while the interior becomes melty.
Scoring gives a place to tuck in garlic and helps the honey and oil penetrate the cheese. The rind is edible but scoring makes serving easier.
The brie should still hold its round, but the center will feel soft when pressed gently. It will firm up slightly as it cools.
📝 Substitutions and Variations
- Use dried thyme if fresh isn’t available.
- Top with crushed nuts (walnuts, pecans, almonds, hazelnuts) for crunch.
- Add dried cranberries, figs, or apricot slices for extra sweetness.
- For heat, stir red pepper flakes or a pinch of cayenne into the honey before drizzling.
Kristin’s Kitchen Tip
In a hurry? You can warm the brie in the microwave for a minute or two — it won’t be exactly the same but it makes a quick, satisfying appetizer.
🥡 Storage and Reheating
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F for 5–10 minutes or in the microwave for 30–60 seconds until warmed through.
Baked Brie Appetizer
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📋 Recipe Card
No-Fuss Baked Brie with Honey
Ingredients
- 8 ounces Brie cheese (1 wheel)
- 3–4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- Fresh thyme sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small baking dish.
- Make small slits on the top of the brie and insert garlic slices into the slits, distributing them around the wheel.
- Drizzle honey and olive oil over the top, allowing it to seep into the slits and coat the cheese.
- If desired, top with a few fresh thyme sprigs.
- Bake for about 15–20 minutes, until the center is soft and gooey. Remove carefully and let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- Keep an eye on the brie as it bakes to avoid losing its shape.
- Slice garlic ahead of time for faster prep.
- Reduce baking time if using pre-sliced brie.
- Microwave for 1–2 minutes in a pinch, watching carefully to prevent over-melting.
- Top with crushed nuts or dried fruit for texture and extra flavor.
- Infuse honey with chili flakes for a spicy-sweet twist.
Additional Serving Suggestions:
- Serve with crackers, sliced baguette, or apple and pear slices.
- Garnish with pomegranate seeds or rosemary for a festive touch.
- Store leftovers in the fridge up to 3 days; reheat gently in the oven or microwave.
- Use leftover brie on toast, in omelets, or stirred into pasta for a creamy finish.
Nutrition
| Carbohydrates: 5 g
| Protein: 6 g
| Fat: 10 g
Nutritional information is an estimate and may vary based on ingredients and portion sizes.
Thanks for reading — happy cooking!
