Raspberry Baked Brie plus Brunch Recipe roundup (2024)

FAQs

What meat goes with baked brie? ›

Bake on the middle rack of your heated oven for 10 to 15 minutes or until the brie softens. Remove from the oven and let the brie sit for 3 to 5 minutes or so. Serve warm with your favorite crackers!

The French will traditionally serve Brie with baguette or another crusty bread that won't compete with the cheese. Plain crackers are another convenient choice that won't detract from the cheese.

Do you take the rind off before baking? Keep the rind on, as it will help the cheese hold its shape so it doesn't all melt out. The rind is also edible, so you can enjoy it with the melted cheese, or simply remove the top layer after baking and dunk in crusty bread like a fondue.

Brie cheese is the perfect partner to jam! It pairs beautifully with jam varieties, such as: fig, apricot, blackberry, boysenberry or cherry jam.

Six top drink pairings for Brie

* A creamy, subtly oaked chardonnay - even a posh white burgundy! * A cherry or raspberry-flavoured fruit beer (Kriek or Frambozen), particularly when the brie is accompanied by fresh cherries. * Guignolet (a cherry-flavoured French aperitif) by the same logic.

As mentioned, brie's mild, yet buttery and nutty flavor pairs well with so many things. Some examples are salami, prosciutto, pickles, apricots, apples, pears, dates, almonds, candied walnuts, and pecans.

Based on some studies, there are many health benefits of eating brie cheese. According to some studies, it might reduce inflammation and improve immunity. It might also aid in digestion if had in moderation.

If you want to serve cheese as the French do, you should serve it to your dinner guests as an individual course before your dessert. Doing this allows the Brie to have a moment in the spotlight. However, many people also serve Brie as an appetizer with fruit, meat, and crackers.

No, you don't have to remove the rind before baking brie. The rind is edible and I don't even think you can taste it after the brie is baked. If you want to remove the rind, you can use a sharp knife to carefully cut off the thin rind of the cheese at the top of the wheel. This is easier to do when the brie is cold.

What fruit tastes best with brie? ›

TOP each cracker with a slice of brie, garnish with a drizzle of honey and a small rosemary sprig. SPRINKLE with fresh pepper. SERVE immeditately.

Eat the rind

Never cut a piece of Brie from a block in public detaching the soft cheese from the rind. The rind should always be attached when leaving the cheese plate. If you are really not interested in eating the rind, then you may remove it on your own plate or into a napkin.

As mentioned, brie's mild, yet buttery and nutty flavor pairs well with so many things. Some examples are salami, prosciutto, pickles, apricots, apples, pears, dates, almonds, candied walnuts, and pecans.

While baked Brie is likely the most famous way to serve Brie, it's not necessary to bake or even warm Brie up to enjoy it. You can eat Brie cold, as is, either adding it to a sandwich or as an appetizer with some fruit, bread, or crackers.