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    Published: Nov 19, 2019 · Modified: Oct 28, 2021 by Pam

    Baked Brie Cheese with Sundried Tomatoes and Pesto

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    Baked brie cheese is topped with pesto, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts for a delicious twist on this traditional cheesy, gooey appetizer.

    baked brie on stand surrounded by crostiniEveryone loves baked brie cheese, and this recipe gives it a deliciously different twist from the usual sweet fruity ones. Don’t get us wrong – we love those too and you’ll find the proof when you check out our other brie recipe – Baked Brie with Apples & Bacon. 

    But, this time we wanted to put a more savory spin on our brie cheese. The toppings we’ve used add a depth of flavor that everyone will love. It starts out with a spread of pesto.

    Add to that a mixture that includes sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. A sprinkle of fresh herbs on top gives it a beautiful punch of color, and the crowning optional finish is a drizzle of reduced balsamic vinegar.

    baked brie on parchment paper with balsamic drizzle

    Should you remove the rind for baked brie?

    The answer to this is easy – it’s entirely up to you. A real cheese aficionado will tell you that the rind is an integral part of the cheese and should be enjoyed along with it. It is true that the rind is completely edible, but our take on it is this:

    When baking brie cheese we like to scrape the top rind off. That way you’re leaving as much of the cheese intact as possible. The rind around the edge actually holds the cheese together as it gets all melty in the oven.

    Another method is to score the top of the rind with a knife in lines about ½ inch apart. We’ve highlighted this idea in our Brie vs. Camembert post. Do you know the difference? Check it out as well as the recipe for Baked Camembert with Honey, Pears & Pecans.

    baked brie in small iron skillet

    If it hasn’t started to run out of the side by the time you take the brie out of the oven you can just push one spot down with a spoon or knife. Then watch that gooey deliciousness coming your way.

    One option for serving baked brie is a small iron skillet like the one you see above. Ours is slightly larger than the wheel of brie, which gave us room to tuck in some toasted baguette slices. The real advantage to using the iron skillet is that it holds the heat, keeping your brie cheese warm longer.

    baked brie on stand with crostini

    If you want to move the cheese to a different dish like this cute little stand, just bake it on a square of parchment paper. Then you can easily slide it off the baking pan onto whatever serving piece you like.

    Or, for a more rustic look, use a slightly bigger piece of parchment paper and crumple it. That works great for serving your brie from a board and the clean up is a breeze.

    horizontal shot of baked brie on parchment with knife

    horizontal shot of baked brie cheese on parchment with knife

    Baked Brie with Pesto & Sundried Tomatoes

    A savory twist on baked brie has it topped with pesto, sundried tomatoes and pine nuts. Included are several tips for serving.
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    Ingredients
      

    • 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese
    • 1 Tablespoon pesto
    • ⅓ cup oil packed sundried tomatoes chopped
    • ½ teaspoon dried Italian seasoning
    • ½ teaspoon salt
    • 1 teaspoon extra virgin olive oil
    • 2 Tablespoons pine nuts
    • 1-2 teaspoons fresh herbs chopped
    • 4 Tablespoons balsamic vinegar reduced by half

    Instructions
     

    • Scrape top rind off brie with knife.
    • Spread pesto on top of brie cheese.
    • Mix tomatoes, olive oil, salt, Italian seasoning and pine nuts together and spread on top of brie.
    • Baked at 350 degrees for 10-12 minutes or until brie in center is melted.
    • Remove from oven and sprinkle with additional herbs and drizzle with balsamic vinegar, if desired.

    Notes

    Fresh herbs and balsamic vinegar are optional.
    To reduce balsamic vinegar heat over medium-low to medium heat, stirring, until reduced by half.
    Tried this recipe?Let us know how it was!

    Items you may need for baked brie cheese:

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    • We love these shears for chopping herbs
    • small two handled cast iron pan
    • small cake stand for serving
    • parchment paper
    • a good quality aged balsamic vinegar

    baked brie on stand surrounded by crostini

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    Categories: Christmas Recipes Tags: appetizers

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    1. Toni says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:14 pm

      5 stars
      This is pure heaven! So fast and easy to make too. I’ll serve it again on Thanksgiving!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        So happy to hear you love it, Toni!

        Reply
    2. Amanda Wren-Grimwood says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:23 pm

      5 stars
      This is one of our favourite festive treats and it’s great to have another delicious way to make it. Thanks!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        Thanks so much, Amanda! Hope you enjoy.

        Reply
    3. Deanne says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:43 pm

      Oh my goodness, the gooey cheese and tomato and pesto flavors were divine! This is my new entertaining go-to recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2019 at 1:51 pm

        We think it’s a winner too. Thanks, Deanne.

        Reply
    4. Jessica Formicola says

      November 19, 2019 at 12:54 pm

      5 stars
      I absolutely love brie, and this combination of flavors is a total winner! Thanks so much for sharing the recipe!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2019 at 1:52 pm

        Thank you, Jessica!

        Reply
    5. Sara says

      November 19, 2019 at 1:27 pm

      5 stars
      Amaaazzing! It’s all my favorite flavors! That gooey brie with the pine nuts and sun-dried tomatoes. YUM!

      Reply
      • Pam says

        November 19, 2019 at 1:52 pm

        We have to agree! Thanks, Sara.

        Reply
    6. Jody says

      February 20, 2023 at 3:48 pm

      5 stars
      We made this as an appetizer for our food group get together. The flavors were awesome. The tang of the tomatoes combined with the pesto and balsamic were perfect. The pine nuts provided that always welcome texture factor.

      Reply
      • Pam says

        February 20, 2023 at 5:00 pm

        Awesome! Thanks so much for letting us know!

        Reply

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