Bananatude Baked Brie
(with Honey & Blueberries) 🍯🫐🇺🇸
Some recipes look like you spent hours in the kitchen...when in reality, they come together in minutes. This Baked Brie with Honey & Blueberries is one of those magical appetizers.
As the brie bakes, it transforms into a warm, creamy center wrapped in a soft rind. Sweet honey caramelizes slightly while the blueberries become juicy and burst with flavor. The result is the perfect balance of creamy, sweet and fruity in every bite.
For a festive Fourth of July celebration, I love surrounding the finished brie with fresh strawberries, blueberries and an assortment of crackers or toasted baguette slices. It's simple, beautiful and always the first appetizer to disappear!
Baked Brie with Honey & Blueberries
Ingredients
- 1 (3.4-ounce) wheel of Brie (or up to an 8-ounce wheel)
- ¼ cup honey
- ½ cup fresh blueberries
- Fresh strawberries, halved (for garnish)
- Crackers, toasted baguette slices or crostini for serving
- Fresh mint (optional garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Place the brie in a small oven-safe baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Pour the honey evenly over the top of the brie.
- Scatter the blueberries over and around the cheese.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes for a small wheel (or 15-20 minutes for a larger wheel), just until the brie feels soft to the touch but hasn't completely burst open.
- Carefully transfer to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh strawberries around the brie and sprinkle on a few extra blueberries. Add fresh mint or thyme if desired for a beautiful finishing touch.
- Serve immediately with crackers, sliced baguette or crostini while the cheese is warm and delicious.
Tips
- For even more flavor, sprinkle a handful of chopped pecans or walnuts over the honey before baking.
- A light sprinkle of flaky sea salt just before serving makes the sweet honey pop.
- Leftovers (if you're lucky enough to have any!) are amazing spread on toasted sourdough the next morning.
I especially love this recipe because it checks every box: five minutes of prep, minimal ingredients, beautiful presentation and maximum "wow" factor. Guests always assume it's much more complicated than it is, and the patriotic strawberries and blueberries make it a natural centerpiece for a Fourth of July appetizer board. 🇺🇸🍓🫐
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