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Baked Brie with Honey, Garlic, Pistachios, and Thyme Recipe

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  • Author: Emily
  • Prep Time: 5 minutes
  • Cook Time: 12 minutes
  • Total Time: 17 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This baked brie with honey recipe features a creamy double creme brie wheel topped with hot honey, garlic, red pepper flakes, fresh thyme, and chopped pistachios. Baked until soft and melty, it’s a perfect sweet and spicy appetizer served with crusty bread, crackers, prosciutto, and fresh grapes.

Ingredients

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Main Ingredients

  • 8 ounces double creme brie (Alouette brand recommended)
  • 1 tablespoon hot honey
  • 2 cloves garlic, finely diced
  • 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pistachios
  • 2 tablespoons additional hot honey for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 350ºF. Place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet to prepare for baking.
  2. Score the brie: Carefully slice 5 cuts across the brie wheel, about ¼ inch deep. Then turn the wheel and make another 5 slices across to create a crisscross pattern—this helps the flavors penetrate and brie to soften evenly.
  3. Add initial toppings: Drizzle 1 tablespoon of hot honey over the top of the brie. Sprinkle the finely diced garlic and ½ teaspoon red pepper flakes evenly on top to add a spicy, aromatic kick.
  4. Bake the brie: If your brie is at room temperature, bake it for about 10 minutes. If it’s been refrigerated, bake for 12 to 15 minutes until it is soft and melty but not fully collapsed.
  5. Finish and serve: Once baked, top the brie with fresh thyme leaves, chopped pistachios, and drizzle an additional 2 tablespoons of hot honey over the top. Serve warm alongside crusty bread, crackers, prosciutto, and grapes for a delightful appetizer spread.

Notes

  • Sweet and salty, this appetizer balances creamy brie with spicy, sweet honey and savory toppings.
  • Perfect for quick and easy entertaining or holiday gatherings.
  • Pairs beautifully with fresh fruit and cured meats like prosciutto.
  • Use room temperature brie for quicker baking and better texture.
  • Adjust red pepper flakes to your preferred spice level.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 serving
  • Calories: 175 kcal
  • Sugar: 9 g
  • Sodium: 241 mg
  • Fat: 12 g
  • Saturated Fat: 7 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 10 g
  • Fiber: 1 g
  • Protein: 9 g
  • Cholesterol: 38 mg

Find it online: https://emilyquickdinners.com/baked-brie-with-honey-garlic-pistachios-and-thyme-recipe/