Description
Baked Brie with Apples offers a luxurious blend of creamy cheese and sweet, caramelized fruit. Melted brie nestled with cinnamon-spiced apples creates an irresistible appetizer that warms hearts and delights senses, inviting you to savor each rich, comforting bite.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese wheel
- 2 apples, cored and chopped
- ¼ cup (60 milliliters) walnuts, chopped
Sweeteners and Spices:
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- ½ teaspoon cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon nutmeg
Additional Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons unsalted butter
- Juice of ½ lemon
Instructions
- Arrange the oven rack to the middle position and warm the oven to 350°F, creating an ideal environment for melting cheese.
- Carefully position a sheet of parchment paper inside a small baking dish, ensuring complete coverage of the bottom surface.
- Gently place the entire brie wheel onto the prepared parchment paper, positioning it centrally within the dish.
- Slide the baking dish into the preheated oven and allow the cheese to transform for approximately 15 minutes until soft and slightly puffy.
- While the cheese bakes, craft the apple topping by dicing fresh apples into uniform, bite-sized pieces.
- In a separate mixing container, combine the apple chunks with brown sugar, ground cinnamon, and a whisper of nutmeg to create a fragrant mixture.
- Squeeze fresh lemon juice over the apple mixture, which will prevent browning and enhance the overall flavor profile.
- Let the seasoned apples rest and macerate for 5 minutes, allowing the flavors to meld and intensify.
- Select a skillet and heat it over high temperature, melting butter until it shimmers and becomes fragrant.
- Transfer the apple pieces into the hot skillet, carefully reserving the accumulated liquid from the earlier mixing bowl.
- Sauté the apples vigorously for approximately 7 minutes, stirring consistently to achieve a golden, caramelized exterior.
- Return the caramelized apples to the original mixing bowl, reuniting them with their reserved juices.
- Drizzle honey generously over the warm apples, gently folding to ensure each piece receives a luxurious coating.
- Extract the baked brie from the oven, using a flat spatula to carefully transfer the melted cheese onto a serving plate.
- Crown the soft cheese with the glistening caramelized apple mixture, creating an enticing visual and flavor contrast.
- Scatter chopped walnuts across the top, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension to the dish.
- Present immediately while warm, inviting guests to savor the harmonious blend of melted cheese and caramelized fruit.
Notes
- Bake brie precisely at 350°F for perfect melting consistency without burning the cheese.
- Caramelize apples separately to develop deep, rich flavor and prevent excess moisture on the cheese.
- Use high-quality, firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp for the best texture and tartness.
- Allow the brie to rest for 2-3 minutes after baking to stabilize its melted structure before adding toppings.
- Choose fresh walnuts for a crunchy contrast and added nutty depth to the sweet and creamy dish.
- Serve immediately while warm to experience the most luxurious, gooey cheese texture and vibrant apple flavors.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg