Baked Brie
Whole brie baked molten with garlic and thyme.
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- 250 g Brie
- 2 cloves Garlic
- 1 Baguette
- 1 tsp Thyme (optional)
- 2 tbsp Honey (optional)
Method
- Heat the oven to 180°C (350°F).
- Score a shallow criss-cross pattern across the top of the brie with a small knife.
- Thinly slice the garlic and tuck the slices, along with the thyme sprigs, into the scored cuts.
- Bake the brie until it is soft and molten in the centre, about 14 minutes.
- Drizzle the warm brie with honey and serve at once with bread for dipping.
Nutrition per serving
Estimated from ingredients; varies with exact portions and brands.
About Baked Brie
Baked brie is a French-style sharing appetizer that takes a whole wheel of soft cheese and warms it until the interior turns molten and pourable. The trick is minimal: the rind is scored in a criss-cross so it can be studded with thin slices of garlic and sprigs of thyme, which perfume the cheese as it heats. A short stint in a moderate oven is all it takes to transform a firm wheel into a scoopable, oozing center while the rind holds it together like an edible bowl.
Eating it is pure indulgence — rich, savory, and gooey, with the garlic and thyme lending a fragrant, herbal lift and a final drizzle of honey adding a sweet, floral edge against the salty cheese. It's meant for the table and for dipping, torn baguette dragged through the warm center while it's still soft. This makes it an ideal party or holiday starter, the kind of thing that anchors a cheese board or a glass of wine. At just over twenty minutes with barely any prep, it delivers a lot of drama for very little work.
Baked Brie: frequently asked questions
How many calories are in Baked Brie?
One serving of Baked Brie has about 381 calories, with 19g of protein, 35g of carbs, 18g of fat and 2g of fiber. These are estimates based on the ingredient amounts in this recipe and will vary with your exact portions and brands.
Is Baked Brie gluten-free?
As written, no — it contains Baguette. You'd need a certified gluten-free swap for that ingredient to make it gluten-free.
Is Baked Brie dairy-free?
Not as written — it uses Brie. Swapping it for a plant-based alternative makes it dairy-free.
How long does Baked Brie take to make?
About 22 minutes start to finish, but only around 7 of those are hands-on — the rest is cooking time. In the Homecooked app the timers and parallel steps are sequenced for you so the hands-on part feels even shorter.
Do I need every ingredient to make Baked Brie?
The core ingredients are essential, but you can leave out thyme, honey — they're optional and mainly there for extra flavor or finish.
How many servings does Baked Brie make?
This recipe makes 4 servings. In the app you can scale it up or down and the ingredient amounts adjust automatically.