Our 15 Best Brie Recipes
You don’t necessarily need a recipe to enjoy cheese, but in preparation for the festive meals that the upcoming holiday season brings, we’ve gathered all the best Brie recipes on Epicurious. Brie—which some folks consider to be the King of Cheese—is rich, creamy, and luxurious. It’s a popular staple on cheeseboards at dinner parties, and, thanks to its versatility, a wheel of Brie can quickly be transformed into easy appetizers, like elegant Brie bites, crostini, and baked Brie wrapped in phyllo dough or puff pastry. During the holidays Brie’s mild flavor makes it the perfect vehicle for sweet, tangy cranberry sauce or chutney, and if you’ve got a baguette, the cheese makes a wonderful accompaniment to leftover turkey and stuffing sandwiches. Below you’ll find a few of the best Brie recipes to help you turn a wheel of it into an easy meal, snack, or party appetizer.
Photo by Joseph De Leo, Food Styling by Micah Marie Morton1/15Pecan Brie Brûlée
In this easy appetizer, slices of baguette are topped with a chile-pecan paste and Brie cheese, then sprinkled with a little brown sugar and broiled. The combination of crunchy, caramelized brown sugar and chile paste makes this a bite full of flavor and texture—one of the best brie recipes for pairing with festive drinks.
Photography by Laura Edwards2/15Phyllo-Wrapped Brie With Hot Honey and Anchovies
While many baked Bries are on the sweet side, with layers of jam or chutney under the crust, Melissa Clark's baked Brie cheese recipe goes savory. Anchovies, garlic, and red bell peppers are sandwiched between two horizontal halves of a wheel of Brie. Serve this straight from the oven when it's still gooey, with crisp crackers or crusty bread for crunch.
Photography by Eva Kolenko3/15Brie and Prosciutto Shortbread
These festive little snacks are a sophisticated, savory riff on s'mores. Paired with sweet, buttery shortbread and salty prosciutto, these baked Brie bites are quick and easy to prepare. For a vegetarian version, feel free to use fresh fruit, a chutney, or cranberry sauce instead of prosciutto.
Photo by Sophie Hansen7/15Caramelized Fennel and Brie Dip
This warm, cheesy dip with sweet, caramelized fennel and Brie requires just a few minutes of prep time. It's perfect as an appetizer or for entertaining. If fennel isn't your thing, artichoke hearts or caramelized onions would be delicious here, too.
Photo by Marina Delio8/15Sparkling Cranberry and Brie Bites
Add a festive touch to any holiday party with these adorably retro Brie bites. In this easy recipe, cranberries are soaked with maple syrup overnight, then rolled in granulated sugar. Set on a cracker with the creamy cheese and tangy cranberry chutney, and it's the perfect holiday bite.
Photo by Dennis Prescott9/15Eggs Benedict With Asparagus and Brie
Eggs Benedict becomes even more luxurious when served with both hollandaise and gooey, melty cheese. It's like a grilled cheese, but even better. If you want to go the extra mile, you could spend a cozy Saturday making your own English muffins.
Photo by Heami Lee, Food Styling by Victoria Granof, Prop Styling by Astrid Chastka11/15Classic Cheese Ball
Served alongside boozy martinis, this is the classic cheese ball of yesteryear. Three cheeses—cream cheese, cheddar, and Brie—make it ultra creamy. Coated in crunchy pecans, it's a fun appetizer for dinner parties. Serve with crackers, baguette slices, or gluten-free crisps.
Photo by Noel Barnhurst13/15Cheesemonger's Mac and Cheese
Thickened with a roux and filled with cheddar, gruyère, and Brie, this creamy pasta dish is a cheese lover's dream. For a crunchy topping, toast breadcrumbs in butter, then bake until golden brown and bubbling. To prevent a mess in the oven, set your dish on a baking sheet when cooking. This can easily be made ahead of time, making it a great dish for a dinner party or Thanksgiving menu.
14/15Pastry-Wrapped Brie With Raspberries
For this easy appetizer, you'll remove the top rind of the wheel of Brie, then top with a juicy mix of raspberry preserves, raspberries, and fresh rosemary. Wrapping and baking in store-bought puff pastry gives you that perfect crisp-and-gooey bite.
José Picayo15/15Baked Brie With Mushrooms and Thyme
Remove the rind from the top of a wheel of Brie, then cover it with buttery mushrooms cooked with red wine, thyme, and shallots. Bake until gooey and melted, and serve it with baguettes and a large glass of red wine. This Brie recipe is perfect cocktail party food—or prepare it as a simple dinner for two.
