Easy baked brie with phyllo dough, apples and honey is the most AMAZING appetizer you will ever cook or bring to a potluck. Make it sweet with fig jam with this melted savory cheese.
Ok so a friend of mine made a version of this at least five years ago and every time we think of that couple we think of this easy baked brie dish they had!! I couldn’t remember exactly how she made it but knew the general ingredients so I tinkered with them a bit and made the most amazing baked brie ever. It actually became our dinner that night as opposed to an appetizer.
Oh yes, seriously every time I think of this I just want to host a party. Any kind, just so I have an excuse to make it. LOL. The nice this about this baked brie recipe is you can add as many add ins as you want or just keep it simple.
You only need four ingredients which is nice and it’s ready from start to finish in about thirty minutes. This is seriously the most amazing appetizer you will ever eat!! If you love brie you’re gonna’ flip over this.
Ingredient Notes
You will need some phyllo dough to start with. I had never used it before but it’s quite easy. It’s a bit like tissue paper. You’ll find it in the freezer section with two rolls inside each box. Take one roll out and put it on the counter so it defrosts and can un roll dough easily. You are only going to use about 3 pieces to lay lengthwise and 3 pieces widthwise in your pie plate (that is what I used).
Then you need the brie cheese. You can find it in the refrigerated section that is typically open with the higher end types. It will come in a round wheel or large slice. I like the large slice so it melts better.
Do you take the rind off brie before baking?
I do not cut the rind off before baking. If you didn’t know, it is perfectly edible. You actually don’t notice it much after your brie is baked. If you’re eating brie unbaked and don’t enjoy it the taste of the outside, you’ll be surprised at the difference here.
Inside you want to sprinkle in some light Brown sugar which will create a deep sweet flavor. Walnuts we love crushed with this for texture and flavor. And you will want to add some diced apples and Honey, we like organic.
You will want some melted Butter or dairy free variety works too.
Variations
Here is where you can add in more things. You can substitute the 2 tbsp. of butter inside here with 2 tbsp. of honey or fig jam instead (that is fantastic), add chopped walnuts, diced apples, or even cranberries too
If you’re throwing a party you can make a cheese theme of sorts. Serve this as the warm dish and our burrata caprese as the cool one. It is kinda’ like wrapping a present or a burrito. If you think of it like that it’s easy to wrap up. Put about 3 tbsp. of brown sugar in the middle
How Long to Bake Brie in Phyllo Dough
You want to bake this easy baked brie for about 20 minutes or just long enough where the cheese is melted inside and it pours out when cut and the filo dough is just barely browned, do not overcook it.
How Long to Bake Phyllo Wrapped Brie Bites
Instead of using the whole chunk you could make bite size finger food pieces instead. You’d just want to slice the wheel into pie piece shapes and then cut the dough into pieces large enough to wrap around each one. Lay on a baking sheet and heat for maybe 10 minutes or until the inside is melted.
Slice a baguette or serve with crackers on a board with cheese tools/servers, either way this baked brie is incredible!!! Served with some baked figs on the side is the perfect duo.
Home cooks of America I beg you to make this for Christmas brunch this year and get all the cheers!! Want to try air fryer baked brie next?? It is amazing. This time I used crescent rolls and it came out heavenly.
Phyllo Brie Recipe
Equipment
- 1 pie pan
Ingredients
- 4 pieces filo dough
- 5 tbsp butter, melted
- 1 piece brie, usually comes in 1 large triangular piece size/slice
- 8 tbsp brown sugar
- Optional:
- 1/4 c walnuts, chopped
- 1/4 c dried cranberries
- 1/4 c honey
- 1/2 c apples, skinned and diced
Instructions
- Take out 2-3 pieces of filo dough out of box, allow to defrost a bit on counter. Then set them lengthwise and then widthwise in a pie or square pan.
- Put 3 tbsp. brown sugar, slice of brie on top of that, 2 tbsp. brown sugar over that and top with 3 tbsp. melted butter. If adding apples, walnuts, and/or cranberries add these on top of brie as well.
- Wrap this up in filo dough like a burrito so all ends are closed. Put folded end underneath so it doesn’t unwrap.
- Top with 3 tbsp. brown sugar and 3 tbsp. melted butter. Put in oven at 350 degrees for about 20 minutes or until filo dough is slightly browned and cheese is melted. Serve
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Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
Tips
Tips to making this perfectly; Make sure you preheat oven before placing it inside. Butter is essential for the top to get golden brown, I would use salted for added flavor.
- Biggest tip is to serve it warm!
- To enhance flavors you can spoon some cherry jam on top too
- Have several choices for spreading
- crackers
- sliced baguette
- pita chips
- sliced apples
You can put it on a charcuterie board with lots of other finger foods like Air Fryer Cheese Curds Breaded you will love too
