I feel like baked brie is kinda basic bitch-ish. It’s not all that revelatory. It’s nothing new. But I feel like this version–while not groundbreaking–is SO good.
This thing also gets more points because it’s really easy to throw together. It takes like five minutes to assemble and like ten minutes to bake. It also doesn’t require a lot of ingredients.
And the payoff is HUGE! The soft walnuts and crunchy pistachios with the warm figs are delicious. The thyme adds a nice aroma and the honey adds some nice sweetness.
This appetizer isn’t super sweet, so if you’re in the mood for more sweetness, toss the figs in a teaspoon of brown sugar.
I served this whole thang with Bubs + Grandma bread, which is a local Los Angeles bread maker. If you live in LA, you can get it often times at farmer’s markets or at Cookbook (in Echo Park). But if not, then this would be delicious with any good bread or crackers.
Are you feeling fall vibes?! It’s been so hot lately but I’m super excited for fall to arrive.
I’m headed to Seattle today and it’s supposed to be in the 60s and I’m super pumped for cooler temperatures! YAY! Happy Weekend! xo
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup honey
- Salt
- 1 wheel of brie
- 1/4 cup walnuts chopped
- 1/4 cup pistachios chopped
- 5 to 6 green or purple figs quartered
- 2 to 3 sprigs of fresh thyme
- Slices of bread or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- In a small bowl, add a few pinches of salt to the honey and mix until combined.
- Place the wheel of brie in the center of the baking dish. Pour the nuts on top of the brie. Drizzle with the honey and top with the sliced figs and thyme sprigs.
- Transfer to the oven to bake for 8 to 10 minutes. Remove from the oven and serve with crackers or slices of bread.
Nutrition
I love this recipe. What amazes me every time is the American sugar thing. You say it’s not a sweet dish, so if need be roll your figs in brown sugar. For me it is a sweet dish because there is 1/4 of a cup of honey in it. How different European and US taste buds are
hahah this isn’t sweet to me! most figs aren’t sweet to me either. but glad you loved it! 🙂
Wow, mouth watering! I am going to try to make it on the weekend and see if I can get it to come out as good as this looks.
Do we really need that many photos of the completed dish? It’s bad enough we have to wait for all the ads and videos to load, those huge photos of the exect same thing is ridiculous. One photo of the completed dish, and a few of preparation should suffice.
dang you woke up on the wrong side of da bed :/
I agree. Gotta scroll for 10 minutes 2get 2the recipe.
at the top of each recipe is a button that says “jump to recipe” this will allow you to bypass the entire written contents.
My kids are not interested in eating vegetables they just want fast food, now I decide to put something spicy at home. I follow your recipes.
As a cheese lover, I’m definitely trying this next time I buy a brie! Great recipe and blog!
Thank you!
Haha, baked brie might be a little “basic,” but that doesn’t mean that it isn’t crazy-delicious. I love the idea of topping it with figs, walnuts, and pistachios — I bet it tastes as good as it looks! I’m curious, if you don’t mind me asking: where did you find those plates? They’re gorgeous!
This is true! Haha. Here is a link:
https://eastforkpottery.com/collection/
Thanks! Their stuff is beautiful — it kind of reminds me of Heath’s Coupe line but a bit more textural.
Gorgeous. I’m so ready for fall! I don’t like plain honey on brie – I prefer savory, or a mixture of the two. When the topping doesn’t require any browning, I’ve had good luck with warming the brie in the microwave, but you have to know and trust your microwave. You have to have those power setting or else you will just have cooked cheese!
A friend dropped off a bag of figs from her tree, so I am totally trying this! My oldest daughter does a similar appetizer that we all love, but she cuts off the top covering of the brie… I guess that isn’t necessary? (Two of my kids live in Echo Park, too…you probably pass each other the aisles at Lassen’s Market…or walk past each other at the park!)
You don’t really need to cut off the brie but a lot of people don’t love the casing so it’s up to you!
That’s so funny! We probably do, I go to Lassen’s all the time! Haha.
I made it tonight! Excellent. Thanks, Adrianna!
Love this one…..just in time for Cheese Plate Friday Night!
EXACTLY!
Oh I love this twist on an old favorite of mine! This is totally going on my menu soon. Well, as soon as I can get my hands on some good figs. 😉
They’re in season right now!