Warm, melty Brie topped with sweet raspberry jam, crunchy pecans, honey, and a little citrus zest makes this Baked Brie with Jam an easy appetizer that looks fancy but takes just minutes to prep!
Preheat oven to 375ºF. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Place the brie in the center of the baking sheet and cut 1 inch slits into the top of the cheese.
Spread the jam evenly over the top of the brie.
In a small separate bowl stir together the pecans, sugar, salt, warm honey, and orange zest. If it’s hard to stir, place in the microwave for 10-15 seconds to warm the honey slightly so that it comes together.
Spoon the pecan mixture over top of the jam.
Place in a preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the tops and sides are soft and the cheese is melted. Let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
The brie is ready when the sides look puffed and soft and the center gently yields when pressed. If the rind splits slightly, it is fully melted inside.
Do not overbake. Overbaking can cause the cheese to fully collapse and spread too much on the pan.
Score the top only. Cutting shallow slits helps heat penetrate without causing the cheese to leak out before baking.
Warm the honey first. Slightly warming the honey makes the topping easier to mix and spread evenly.
Let it rest briefly. A short rest allows the cheese to thicken slightly while staying molten inside.
Serve immediately. Brie firms quickly as it cools, so timing matters.