Baked Brie Apricot Walnuts (Print Version)

Creamy Brie topped with apricot preserves and toasted walnuts, perfect for a flavorful appetizer.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese and Toppings

01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie cheese
02 - 1/4 cup apricot preserves
03 - 1/3 cup walnuts, roughly chopped

→ Optional Garnish

04 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves or chopped parsley

→ To Serve

05 - Sliced baguette, crackers, or apple slices

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Place Brie wheel on parchment-lined baking sheet or in small ovenproof dish.
03 - Spread apricot preserves evenly over top of Brie.
04 - Sprinkle chopped walnuts on top of preserves.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until Brie is soft and melty but not fully collapsed.
06 - Remove from oven and let rest for 3–5 minutes.
07 - Garnish with fresh thyme or parsley if desired.
08 - Serve immediately with sliced baguette, crackers, or apple slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms three simple ingredients into something that feels like an occasion
  • The contrast of warm creamy cheese against sweet jam and crunchy walnuts is absolutely addictive
  • It takes zero skill to make but everyone thinks you're fancy when you serve it
02 -
  • I once skipped resting the baked Brie and watched it collapse into a sad puddle the second someone touched it with a cracker
  • The difference between good and great here is toasting the walnuts first, even though it adds one more pan to wash
03 -
  • Serve the Brie on something heat-resistant or use trivets, because that dish stays hot longer than you expect
  • If the rind bothers anyone, just mention they can scoop around it, but I've found most converts come to love the earthy contrast it provides

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