Baked Brie is a classic appetizer and one of our absolute favorites. It's easy to make, but looks so impressive on the table. Now to figure out what to serve with Baked Brie!
First, let's start with the Baked Brie itself. While you can bake Brie without wrapping it in pastry dough, we are partial to a golden brown, buttery crust around it. This Baked Brie with Fig Jam has a delightful layer of fig jam under a crust made from puff pastry dough.
That said, you can also keep things simple and bake your Brie without a crust—this is one of the easiest appetizers around!
Just pop your Brie wheel on a sheet of parchment paper on a baking sheet. Add a drizzle of honey and some herbs on top of the brie if you like, then bake for 15 minutes at 350 degrees. Garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme.
Either way you make it, just wait until you cut it open with a sharp knife and let that melty cheese ooze out!
Making Baked Brie the Star of a Cheese Board
Now that you've got your Brie, let's talk what to serve with it. Look for accompaniments that complement the richness of the cheese. Here are some great options for adding to a charcuterie board or cheese platter like the one above:
- Nuts, such as almonds, pecans, and walnuts. We particularly love candied nuts!
- Fresh fruit, such as apple slices or pear slices—these go so well with melted cheese.
- Crackers (especially water crackers), sliced baguette, or crostini toasts
- Dried fruit, such as dried apricots or dried cherries
- Your favorite jam or jelly—besides fig jam, we love apricot jam and raspberry jam too
- Caramelized onions (bake under the top crust or serve on the side!)
- Cured meats, such as prosciutto slices or dried sausage
- Cherry tomatoes
- Pickled shallots or pickled red onions
The mild flavor and creamy texture of melted Brie pairs with all of these beautifully. A full cheese board like this is perfect for starting off special occasions or holiday parties. A total crowd-pleaser!
Making Baked Brie into a Full Meal
If you want your Baked Brie as the centerpiece for dinner, we suggest either pairing it with a few other easy appetizers or adding a delicious salad.
Delicious Appetizers to Serve with Baked Brie
Want to combine a bunch of appetizers into a full meal? Start with that Baked Brie, then choose a couple from this list.
Double down on the Brie with this holiday appetizer. Crispy phyllo cups filled with Brie cheese, homemade cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans.
This fig spread is sweet and jammy, perfect on toast or on a cheese plate. Ripe fresh figs simmered with honey and balsamic vinegar, then blended into a spread.
Roasted Garlic Hummus will quickly become your favorite healthy snack. Smooth and creamy hummus blended with sweet and savory roasted garlic!
This olive dip is easy to make and perfect for a party appetizer. Packed with olives and sundried tomatoes!
Jalapeño Artichoke Dip is the perfect party appetizer. Spicy, melty, cheesy and totally irresistible!
Puff Pastry Cheese Straws are a classic French appetizer and are much easier to make than you’d think. Cheesy and crispy with lots of buttery layers!
Puff Pastry Pinwheels are easy-to-make—just roll up prosciutto and grated gruyère cheese in puff pastry dough, then slice and bake!
Smoked Salmon Canapés feature chopped smoked salmon tossed with a creamy dijon sauce piled atop cucumber slices and garnished with fresh dill.
This Healthier Baked Spinach Artichoke Dip features spinach, artichoke hearts, and shallots in a cheesy, creamy sauce lightened up with yogurt and fresh herbs.
For this endive appetizer, endive cups are stuffed with chopped dates, toasted pecans, and blue cheese, then drizzled with balsamic syrup.
This Old Bay Salmon Rillettes appetizer is French-inspired and totally delicious.
This crab salad appetizer is incredibly easy and elegant: fresh crabmeat tossed with a creamy light dressing featuring lime and cilantro.
Whether you’re a vegan or just looking to enjoy a delicious meal these healthy and easy stuffed portobello mushrooms will surprise you with how tasty they are!
You can make your own focaccia at home with this Pesto Focaccia recipe that results in a loaf that's so light and fluffy with a crispy golden crust and swirled with pesto throughout.
Looking for the fanciest, easiest appetizer ever? Crispy Prosciutto Cups with Pear & Mascarpone are the answer – simple flavors, simple prep, max deliciousness!
Perfect Salads to Pair with Baked Brie
Baked Brie is such a hearty appetizer that you may only want to serve it with a large salad. The combination makes for a perfect meal!
This fig salad contains baby spinach tossed in a balsamic vinaigrette, then topped with fresh figs, blue cheese, proscuitto, and lightly caramelized pecans.
This Frisée Salad features frisée greens tossed in a red wine-mustard vinaigrette, topped with poached eggs, bacon, and crispy croutons.
This Accompaniment Salad is the perfect complement to almost any main dish. Lettuce, tomatoes, avocado, cucumbers, and a red wine vinaigrette.
This crunchy Cucumber Carrot Salad is the perfect side dish. Crisp and refreshing, with the perfect balance of sweet and sour.
This Kale Butternut Squash Salad features toasted hazelnuts, dried cherries, and crumbled goat cheese topped with crispy bacon and tossed with a maple vinaigrette.
This Mediterranean Cucumber Tomato Salad combines tomatoes, cucumbers, olives, and feta cheese in a summery salad tossed with a red wine vinaigrette.
This Arugula Salad with Apples features arugula, apples, and quinoa topped with cheddar cheese, candied pepitas, and honey-mustard dressing.
This Pear Gorgonzola Salad is made by tossing arugula and radicchio in a balsamic vinaigrette and topping with creamy Gorgonzola, pears, and glazed walnuts.
This Kale and Brussels Sprouts Salad contains shredded kale and Brussels sprouts tossed in a creamy, savory miso-ginger dressing and topped with avocado and chia seeds.
This summery fresh tomato salad is France-inspired and includes just 5 ingredients. Simple to put together but makes a colorful and delicious side dish!
This Arugula Salad with Goat Cheese and Prosciutto is an infusion of flavors and textures that can complement any dish. Peppery arugula leaves and crunchy red onions tossed in a simple 3-ingredient salad dressing and topped with creamy goat cheese and savory prosciutto for a fresh and rich salad.
A vibrant and flavorful roasted potato salad with fresh herbs, a delightful homemade dressing, and pistachios for a bit of crunch.
Fresh kale salad with cranberries can be enjoyed during the festive time or as a healthy salad all year round.
This beet and cucumber salad with feta and dill is packed with sweet, savory, earthy, tangy, and salty flavors. Crunchy cucumbers, tender cooked beets, and a fresh lemon vinaigrette combine to create a delicious beet salad you'll crave.
Hopefully you have found some delicious party food recipes to pair with your Baked Brie recipe. The best part of this list is that all of these dishes will work on their own as well, so just mix and match to make a new menu.
Let us know in the comments your perfect pairing!
How to Store Leftover Brie
This never happens at my house, but should you have leftover brie, here's what to do. Baked Brie should be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Make sure to at least bring it to room temperature before serving again.
And better yet, reheat it in a 350-degree oven—this is especially recommended if your brie is baked in puff pastry or phyllo dough. Another easy way to reheat is using your air fryer.
How Long Does Brie Last?
This depends on what form the Brie is in. A wheel of Brie cheese will last in the refrigerator for several weeks. Once you cut into it, however, you should use it within a week or so. And if you have baked your Brie, and then refrigerated leftovers, you should use them within a few days.
Hope you have enjoyed this deep dive into Baked Brie—one of the most delicious party appetizers around! And in my house, an essential element to the holiday season.
Kris says
What fabulous ideas! I can't wait to try so many of these!
Molly Pisula says
yes! hope you enjoy!