Baked Brie
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:60 min
- Ingredients:3
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:140
Baked Brie
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:60 min
- Ingredients:3
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:140
Did someone say rich, creamy and melty brie cheese inside perfectly flaky crescent dough? Yes, please! If you love baked brie cheese, this recipe is a must-make. Try serving up a baked brie with jam or some toasted bread slices as an appetizer at your next holiday event or family gathering, and you’ve got a sure hit on your hands.
Easy-peasy and oh-so-cheesy, baked brie is a breeze to make thanks to this 3-ingredient recipe using premade crescent roll dough. It requires just 20 minutes of prep before you bake the ooey, gooey brie cheese dish to golden-brown perfection. We love baking with brie cheese ? We? sure you’ll agree—make some irresistible baked brie, and enjoy! Then try out some more of our wonderfully easy 3-ingredient recipes.
How to Make Baked Brie
If you’re a fan like us of baking with brie cheese for its delicious, mildly earthy flavor and smooth, creamy texture, t his simple baked brie recipe is sure to hit the spot. Here’s a quick overview of how to make it before you read the full step-by-step instructions.
Heat Oven
While your oven heats, get out the simple ingredients and tools you’ll need to make this brie cheese dish.
Prepare Dough
It’s time to prep your crescent roll dough, and you’ve got a couple of options! If you’re using crescent rolls, unroll the dough and separate it into 2 sections. Pat the dough and firmly press the perforations to seal them, forming 2 squares. Using a dough sheet? Unroll the dough sheet, cut it crosswise into 2 rectangles and pat the dough to form 2 squares.
Place Brie and Make Cutouts
Place one of your dough squares on a cookie sheet and add the brie on top. At each of the 4 corners of the remaining dough square, cut out a shape using a small cookie or canapé cutter. Set the 4 cutouts aside.
Fold and Seal Pastry
Top your brie with the second dough square, pressing the dough evenly around the cheese. Fold the corners of the bottom pastry over the top one, gently stretching the dough and pressing to seal it completely over the brie. Brush the top with some beaten egg, add the small dough cutouts and brush with some more egg for a perfectly crusty, golden pastry with a beautiful presentation. It’s oh-so-easy!
Bake
Set your dough-covered brie in the oven and bake it until it’s Get ready for everyone to rave about this creamy baked brie—
Baked Brie Toppings
Whether you’re baking your brie in puff pastry or store-bought crescent dough, there are plenty of ways to make a baked brie both look and taste extra special. Serve it up with any of these tasty toppings and dippers for an indulgent appetizer that’s gone in minutes!
Bread and Crackers: Need something crowd-pleasing to dip in your rich and creamy baked brie? Crackers or toasted baguette slices hold all that cheesy goodness for an ultra-dippable brie cheese dish.
Sliced Fruit: The combination of warm, melty brie cheese and sweet fruit slices creates an irresistible blend of flavors that everyone will love! Serve your baked brie with red or green-skinned sliced apples and pears to make a super festive Christmas appetizer. Just make sure to brush the fruit slices with a bit of fresh lemon juice to keep them from browning!
Jam or Honey: If you’re a fan of baked brie with jam, you can’t go wrong with sweet fig or raspberry jam. Serving baked brie as a Thanksgiving appetizer? Plate it up with a punchy cranberry sauce, or drizzle some classic honey or hot honey on top.
Toasted Nuts: If you want to add some crunch to this soft brie cheese dish, you can’t go wrong with a sprinkle of toasted nuts—like toasted pistachios, almonds, or walnuts.
How to Store and Reheat Baked Brie
You’ll rarely have leftovers when you make this crowd-favorite baked brie recipe! If you do end up with any extra baked brie, here’s how to store it. Allow your baked brie to cool completely before transferring it to an airtight container or wrapping it tightly with plastic wrap and storing it in the fridge for 3 to 4 days. For food safety, make sure to refrigerate the baked brie within 2 hours of baking it.
Ready to reheat your baked brie to melty perfection? Heat the oven to 350°F, take the brie out of the fridge and remove any plastic wrap. Place your baked brie on an oven-safe dish or lined baking sheet and bake it for 10 to 15 minutes or until warmed through and softened. Keep an eye on your baked brie—you don’t want it to melt too much and lose its shape in the oven!
More About This Recipe
This is a go-to recipe when you want to wow your guests but don’t have much time. Who knew just 3 ingredients could make such a winner! If you love brie as much as we do, try our raspberry baked brie or our brie mini tarts next!
Frequently Asked Questions
Baked Brie
- Prep time:20 min
- Total time:60 min
- Ingredients:3
- Servings:12
- Calories per serving:140
Ingredient
- 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Rolls (8 Count) or 1 can (8 oz) refrigerated Pillsbury™ Original Crescent Dough Sheet
- 1 round (8 oz) Brie cheese
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Step 1Heat oven to 350°F.
- Step 2If using crescent rolls: Unroll dough; separate crosswise into 2 sections. Pat dough and firmly press perforations to seal, forming 2 squares. If using dough sheet: Unroll dough; cut crosswise into 2 rectangles. Pat dough to form 2 squares.
- Step 3Place 1 square on ungreased cookie sheet. Place cheese on center of dough. With small cookie or canapé cutter, cut 1 shape from each corner of remaining square; set cutouts aside.
- Step 4Place remaining square on top of cheese round. Press dough evenly around cheese. Fold bottom pastry corners over top pasty, gently stretching dough evenly around cheese. Press to seal completely. Brush with beaten egg. Top with cutouts; brush with additional beaten egg.
- Step 5Bake 20 to 24 minutes or until deep golden brown. Cool 15 minutes. Serve warm.
Recipe Tips
- If you think Pillsbury™ Crescent Dough and baked Brie make the perfect combo, try our Bewitching Brie Mini Tarts recipe next. Or if you're looking for a tart twist, try Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Brie made with whole berry cranberry sauce.
- Small cookie or canapé cutters can be found in specialty kitchen stores or maybe even your favorite discount store. You can also cut a small shape out of cooking parchment paper and use it as a pattern. Place the pattern on top of the dough and cut around it with a paring knife.
Nutrition Facts
- Calories140
- Total Fat10g
- Protein5g
- Total Carbohydrate7g
- Sugars1g
Servings: 12
Serving Size: 1 Serving
Amount Per Serving Calories : 140
| Food Component / Nutrient | Amount | % , Daily Value* |
|---|---|---|
| Total Fat | 10g | 15% |
| Saturated Fat | 5g | 24% |
| Trans Fat | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 1&½g | % Value Not Available |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Omega-3 | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Cholesterol | 35mg | 12% |
| Sodium | 270mg | 11% |
| Total Carbohydrate | 7g | 2% |
| Dietary Fiber | 0g | 0% |
| Soluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Insoluble Fiber | 0g | % Value Not Available |
| Sugars | 1g | % Value Not Available |
| Protein | 5g | % Value Not Available |
| Vitamin D | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Calcium | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Iron | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Potassium | 35mg | 1% |
| Vitamin A | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin C | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Vitamin E | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Thiamin | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Riboflavin | Value Not Available | 8% |
| Niacin | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Vitamin B6 | Value Not Available | 2% |
| Folic Acid | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Vitamin B12 | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Pantothenic Acid | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Phosphorus | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Magnesium | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Zinc | Value Not Available | 4% |
| Manganese | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Selenium | Value Not Available | 6% |
| Copper | Value Not Available | 0% |
| Beta-Carotene | Value Not Available | % Value Not Available |
*The % Daily Value (DV) tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice. | ||
Exchanges
- Starch ½,
- Fruit 0,
- Other Carbohydrate 0,
- Skim Milk 0,
- Low-Fat Milk 0,
- Milk 0,
- Vegetable 0,
- Very Lean Meat 0,
- Lean Meat 0,
- Medium-Fat Meat 0,
- High-Fat Meat ½,
- Fat 1,
- Fruits 0c,
- Vegetables 0c,
- Grains 0oz-eq,
- Meat & Beans 0oz-eq,
- Dairy ½c,
- Fats & Oils 0tsp
Carbohydrate Choice
- Carbohydrate Choice½
