Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts

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This baked brie with honey and walnuts turns a simple wheel of cheese into a warm, gooey appetizer that looks fancy but takes almost no work. The brie melts soft inside its rind while honey drizzles over the top and toasted walnuts add crunch. If you need an easy party appetizer that impresses guests, this baked brie with honey and walnuts is ready in about 20 minutes.

Why You’ll Love It

  • Only 4 main ingredients. Brie, honey, walnuts, and bread — that’s all.
  • Ready in 20 minutes. The oven does most of the work.
  • Looks impressive. Golden, melty brie always impresses.
  • Sweet and savory. Honey + walnuts + creamy brie.
  • Perfect for holidays. A memorable party appetizer.

Why It Works

Brie is made for melting — the rind acts like a natural bowl holding the creamy center. Honey thins on warm cheese and balances richness with floral sweetness. Toasted walnuts add crucial crunch against the soft cheese.

Key Ingredients

  • Brie: 8-oz wheel, rind on.
  • Honey: 3 Tbsp good honey.
  • Walnuts: 1/2 cup, toasted.
  • Rosemary: 1 tsp optional.
  • Puff pastry: 1 sheet optional.

Recipe Tips

  • Don’t overbake — the cheese turns oily.
  • Room temp brie melts evenly.
  • Keep the rind on.
  • Serve within 10 minutes.

Variations

  • Fig jam: Swap honey for fig jam, walnuts for pistachios.
  • Savory: Caramelized onions + balsamic.
  • Maple pecan: Maple syrup + pecans.
  • Spicy: Hot honey.

What to Serve With

Crackers, baguette, apple slices.

Storage

To store: Refrigerate leftovers 3 days. To reheat: 300°F for 8 min.

FAQs

Can I make ahead?

Assemble, refrigerate, bake when ready.

What if no puff pastry?

Bake plain — still delicious.

Can I freeze?

Not recommended.

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Baked Brie with Honey and Walnuts

Warm, gooey baked brie topped with honey, toasted walnuts, and fresh rosemary. Ready in 20 minutes — the perfect easy party appetizer.
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Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Servings: 8
Ingredients Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 8 oz wheel of brie cheese
  • 3 tablespoons honey plus more for serving
  • 1/2 cup walnut halves roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary optional
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed (optional)
  • 1 egg beaten (optional)
  • Crackers baguette, and apple slices, for serving
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 4-5 minutes, until fragrant. Set aside.
  3. Place the brie on the prepared sheet and score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern. (Or wrap the brie in puff pastry with some of the honey and walnuts, seal it, and brush with the beaten egg.)
  4. Bake the plain brie for 12-15 minutes (or the pastry-wrapped brie for 20-25 minutes), until the center feels soft.
  5. Drizzle with honey, scatter the toasted walnuts, and sprinkle with rosemary and flaky sea salt. Serve immediately with crackers, bread, and apple slices.

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