Baked brie with sweet pepper jelly makes for the most melty, cheesy, peppery, sweet appetizer. Serve with your favorite crackers for the perfect appetizer!
I didn't think owning a brie baker was a necessity until I made this easy baked brie with sweet pepper jelly.
For the record, if you want an easy way to test out your new brie baker, try this simple recipe using your favorite pepper jelly. My favorite pepper jelly is both the Pepp'ricot and Cran-Peno preserves from Pepperlane, a local Utah company.
Be careful. Preserves from Pepperlane are highly addictive, especially that Cran-Peno and Pepp'ricot!
Though my brie wheel was a bit small for the brie bakers, this baked brie with sweet pepper jelly was all melty and gooey and peppery and sweet... and perfect.
I served the baked brie with a side of pretzel thins, but you could also use baguette slices, tortilla chips, pita chips or a spoon.
You could also switch up the pepper jelly. My favorite is a jar of Cran-Peno Preserves, but if you prefer something with a bit more kick, try a jalapeno or hot pepper jelly.
I've found my local grocery store carries quite a few options of pepper jellies, so you don't have to trek to a specialty food store to find them. Of course, Trader Joe's has a really yummy pepper jelly and I love any excuse to go there!
If you don't have brie bakers, no worries! You can still make baked brie with pepper jelly.
How to Make Baked Brie (Without a Brie Baker)
- Option 1: Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Wrap brie in foil and place on baking sheet. Bake about 20 minutes until cheese is gooey.
- Option 2: Preheat an oven to 350 degrees. Place brie on baking sheet covered with parchment paper. Bake 5 to 10 minutes until soft.
Baked brie can be served with all kinds of toppings. Just look at this scumptious apricot cranberry baked brie.
Here are a few more ideas:
- Honey
- Honey + balsamic
- Sun-dried tomatoes
- Caramelized onions
- Onion jelly (it's a thing)
- Roasted garlic
And here are some ideas for foods you can pair with your delicious baked brie:
- Celery or carrots
- Apple slices
- Pretzels
- Bread
- Mini toasts
- Cured meats
- Nuts
Baked Brie with Sweet Pepper Jelly
Baked brie with sweet pepper jelly makes for the most melty, cheesy, peppery, sweet appetizer. Serve with your favorite crackers for the perfect appetizer!
Ingredients
- 1 brie wheel (8- or 9-oz)
- ½ to ⅔ cup pepper jelly
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Remove top rind of cheese; leave rind on sides and bottom. Place brie cut side up in brie baker; top with pepper jelly.
- Place brie baker in center of hot oven for 15 minutes. DO NOT place lid on baker while in oven.
- Remove from oven and place brie baker cover on top to keep brie warm and soft until ready to serve.
Notes
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Nutrition Information:
Yield: 6 Serving Size: 1Amount Per Serving:Calories: 202Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 0gCholesterol: 40mgSodium: 262mgCarbohydrates: 19gFiber: 0gSugar: 7gProtein: 7g
Here are a few more appetizers for you to try!
carrian
oh wow, I've never had pepper jelly but maybe I need to!!
Emily Hill
Oh my gosh! We love it! You can find Pepperlane Preserves at Harmon's. It's great on sandwiches, burgers and of course, brie! I also pour it on top of a block of cream cheese and serve it with crackers.
Von
great, now I need to take a trip to Harmon's stat.
Emily Hill
Any excuse to visit Harmon's is a good one. :)
Shawn @ IWYD
Um... this is my kryptonite. Sweet pepper jelly is just amazing, and baked brie... hello gorgeous!! This looks fan-freakin-tastic!!
Emily Hill
Thanks, Shawn! And oh how I love pepper jelly!
Barbara @ Barbara Bakes
Looks like the perfect recipe to test out a brie baker. I didn't even know they existed.
Emily Hill
I didn't either until Create-ologie had one on their site!
Vanessa
You introduced me to that jelly!!
Emily Hill
I'm kind of an enabler that way...
Heather
What if you don't have a "Brie baker"? Can you please recommend or suggest an appropriate substitute?
Emily Hill
I'm so sorry! I was on vacation and only just saw this. I'm sure you could totally use a small casserole dish or stoneware dish. Hope that helps!
Karen
I made this recipe and added chopped pecans over top of the hot pepper jelly. I didn’t measure them, just enough for a good layer. Oh, and they were also raw. No toasting. Just the perfect addition. I could hardly control myself and it was the same with my family.
I tried toasting the pecans first before but they ended up with a bit of a burnt flavor.
Just another delicious twist ;-)
Ellen
Such a nice appetizer for holiday entertaining. Baked brie is always a hit.
Emily Hill
Agreed! It's so creamy and perfect!
Adrianne
Yes, I love cheese and this recipe is great! I am going to give it a go this weekend. Thanks!
Emily Hill
It's so good! I also love putting pepper jelly on top of cold cream cheese and serving with crackers. :)
Annissa
Great recipe with great flavors! Also love the ideas and the versatility on other toppings you can use. Awesome photos!
Emily Hill
Thank you so much!
Vicky
I never even knew something like a brie baker existed! How intriguing and this looks like the perfect party appetizer!
Emily Hill
It's kind of a fun gadget to have! I bet you could also use it for baking other hot appetizers!
Aimee
This is now part of every holiday. LOVE this recipe!
Emily Hill
I love it too because it's easy and you can keep the ingredients on hand for a last-minute appetizer!
Sabrina
I'm definitely getting a Brie Baker because I can see that this app will be in heavy rotation this upcoming holiday season!
Emily Hill
That baker does come in handy!
Julie
Pepper jelly? Yes, please! I also now need a Brie Baker!
Emily Hill
I love putting pepper jelly on cream cheese too!
Kara
I tried something similar to this at a holiday party last year and loved it! Can't wait to try it at home. I didn't even know that Brie Bakers existed. I don't make baked brie very often, but I want one just because it's so cute!
Emily Hill
I agree! And you can use the brie baker for other things too!
Lesley
So you bake the Brie without the pepper jelly, it’s a
It’s added after cooking? Thank you!
Emily Hill
Nope! The recipe states putting the pepper jelly on top before baking. Otherwise, it might cool the brie to quickly before serving. Hope that helps!
Kaci Gougler
Do you still bake the Brie with the pepper jelly on top even if you aren’t baking it in a brie baker?
Emily Hill
Since you don't use the lid on the oven when baking it in a brie baker, I think you would follow the same instructions. :)
Myrna Morris
I want the recipe from Jan. 2,2019 with
Cream cheese, cranberry sauce, onions &
Green apples thank you.
Emily Hill
I'm so sorry but I'm not sure what recipe you're referring to. I have a recipe for baked brie with pepper jelly and a separate recipe for a toffee dip with green apples. If you can give me more details, I can try to help!