Description
Garlic butter baked brie emerges as a luxurious appetizer that melts hearts with its rich, creamy indulgence. Warm, herbed cheese paired with crusty bread creates an irresistible experience you’ll savor from first bite to last.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 21 ounces (595 grams) wheel of brie cheese
Aromatics and Seasonings:
- 24 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/2 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1/4 teaspoon salt (optional)
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper (optional)
Butter and Serving:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) unsalted butter, melted
- 1 pack whole-grain crackers or crostini (for serving)
Instructions
- Warm the oven to 400F (205C) and arrange a parchment-lined baking sheet for even cooking.
- Carefully remove brie from packaging and create a decorative crosshatch pattern across its surface using a sharp knife.
- Combine melted butter with finely chopped garlic, then generously cascade the aromatic mixture over the scored cheese surface.
- Delicately sprinkle fresh thyme leaves, kosher salt, and cracked black pepper across the brie to enhance its flavor profile.
- Slide the prepared cheese into the preheated oven and roast for 15-20 minutes until edges become soft and center appears gently molten.
- Carefully transfer the golden, bubbling brie to a rustic serving platter, ensuring it maintains its luxurious, creamy texture.
- Accompany the warm cheese with crisp artisan crackers or toasted crostini for an elegant and indulgent appetizer experience.
Notes
- Scoring the brie helps it melt evenly and allows the garlic butter to penetrate deeper into the cheese.
- Use room temperature brie for the most consistent melting and best texture when baking.
- Fresh thyme can be substituted with dried herbs like rosemary or oregano for a different flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or sliced vegetables instead of traditional crostini.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 386
- Sugar: 0.2 g
- Sodium: 255 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 19 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 13 g
- Trans Fat: 0.5 g
- Carbohydrates: 1 g
- Fiber: 0.1 g
- Protein: 11 g
- Cholesterol: 65 mg