Description
Baked Brie with Roasted Plums and Thyme is a decadent yet easy appetizer featuring creamy melted brie topped with caramelized roasted plums and fresh thyme. Perfect with crusty bread or crackers for an elegant starter.
Ingredients
- Brie Wheel: 1 (8 oz)
- Plums: 3–4, ripe but firm, sliced into wedges
- Olive Oil: 1 tablespoon
- Honey or Maple Syrup: 1 tablespoon
- Fresh Thyme: 2 teaspoons, plus sprigs for garnish
- Salt: Pinch
- Black Pepper: Pinch
- Crusty Bread or Crackers: For serving
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare Plums: Toss plum wedges with olive oil, honey, thyme, salt, and pepper. Spread on baking sheet.
- Roast Plums: Roast for 15–20 minutes until softened and caramelized. Set aside.
- Prepare Brie: Place brie on parchment-lined baking dish. Bake for 12–15 minutes until soft but not collapsing.
- Assemble the Dish: Spoon roasted plums over baked brie.
- Finishing Touches: Garnish with thyme sprigs and an optional drizzle of honey.
- Serve and Enjoy: Serve immediately with bread or crackers.
Notes
- Roast plums until slightly caramelized for maximum flavor.
- Let brie rest 5 minutes before serving to prevent collapsing.
- Try adding walnuts or pecans for crunch.
- Serve on parchment or in a small dish to catch melted cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking & Roasting
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 portion
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 220mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg