Oven Baked Brie - Gooey oven baked brie with fig & pomegranate - if you're looking for a quick, easy Thanksgiving or Christmas appetizer, this is the recipe for you!
Hey guys!
Can't believe it's the end of another month already!! And holy moly has it been an epic month!
I am starting to gear up into holiday mode, so for the next 2 months, I'm bringing you all of my holiday favourites for Thanksgiving and Christmas. Because frankly, this is my all-time favourite time of the year!
As you are well aware, at the end of each month I do a quick round up of what we've been up to, and what's been happening, and I'm not entirely sure where to start this month!
October has been a life-changing month for us!
- The biggest news was the arrival of Archie, our 16lb golden retriever puppy. He is the cutest thing in the world, keeps up very busy and has the sweetest temperament. It's been full on learning how to adjust with a puppy in our lives. We've had minimal sleep, been trying to train him to not eat our clothes, cords and anything else he can get his mouth on that he's not supposed to chew, and been working on crate and toilet training, mostly successfully! I must admit, leaving him at home the first time left me a nervous wreck, but he seems to be relatively calm when we are gone. He is adjusting well into our household, and we are so, happy to have him part of our family.
- I got glasses. Finally, I can see properly. I didn't actually realise how unclear everything was until I started to wear them! It's so much easier being able to see brighter colours and clearer images!
- Adam and I travelled to San Diego for an Australian football National tournament. Oh, and the Portland girls team WON!!! We are now Division 2 USAFL National Champions. It was SUCH a fun weekend and I was so proud to play with my girls.
- I became an Auntie again! My brother and sister in law gave birth to a little baby girl and she is the sweetest little thing!
- I cooked a lot this month, and made my favourite soup, two amazing fall salads, a delightful comforting curry, my new favourite Thanksgiving appetizer, a warming hot spiced apple cider, and did an epic Fall dinner party recipe round up! I also got back to baking for the first time in forever!
- We visited the farmers market a lot and made a beautiful salad made with some local produce I found.
- Our dining table finally arrived! We got a custom made farmhouse table from a local guy in Portland, and it is absolutely stunning. We are so excited to finally have enough room for everyone when we have people around for dinner.
- I've been loving this song lately. Every song on Adams playlist this month has been amazing!
- We've been embracing the cooler weather and fall. We visited the haunted maze on Sauvie Island and are going to attempt to carve pumpkins tomorrow night! I have a feeling though a certain someone will struggle to let this happen!
- Honestly, despite being busy, we've really been loving life lately! Everything seems to be falling into place so well and we are feeling really happy!
As I mentioned earlier, the next two months is going to be all about the HOLIDAY season! AKA THE BEST TIME OF YEAR!
Whether I'm in Australia or America, November and December are def my favourite months. I am so looking forward to hosting Thanksgiving/Friendsgiving this year with our friends, and cannot WAIT to take Archie out in the snow up at Mt. Hood for his first winter adventures.
I can't wait to get our Christmas tree, (and inevitable puppy proof the tree), hang out with Adam in our new cozy home, go to the snow and celebrate our first Portland Christmas with our little family!
I know that sometimes the holiday season can be stressful, so I'm aiming to put together some kick-ass holiday recipes that are easy to make, delicious and simple so that you don't have to stress or fuss at all!
OMG you guys, this recipe is everything! So festive, stupidly easy and such a delicious appetizer that everyone will love!
I actually made this for some friends on Sunday. I needed a really quick and easy recipe to make and shoot for the blog today, and this was literally out on the table in less than 20 minutes! Oh, and our friends loved it!
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How to Make Oven Baked Brie
The brie ends up being ultra-gooey and SO delicious! It pairs perfectly with the sweet figs, and the pop of colour from the pomegranate gives it SUCH a festive feel!
There are a couple of notes about this recipe;
- I used goat brie for the photos because Trader Joes didn't have regular brie or camembert. The goat cheese brie works beautifully too, it's a little tangier than regular brie so pairs really well with the sweetness of the figs. A regular round wheel of brie would be perfect too.
- Cooking time is between 10 to 20 minutes, depending on the cheese you use. Other recipes I researched called for a 10-15 minute cooking time for regular brie, the goat cheese brie took 20 minutes. A good test is to press the middle, if it's squishy then it's most likely cooked in the middle.
- If possible, cook the brie on the plate or tray you are going to serve it in. Cast iron is a great option for this. It can get a little tricky transferring your brie from one pan to a serving dish and you risk the middle of the brie falling out.
- This oven baked brie is perfect for Trader Joes Raisin Rosemary Crisps. These crackers are seriously addictive and add an extra element of crunch and sweetness to the dish.
- Serve immediately - the warm, gooey cheese is everything in this dish!
I'd love to know - are you guys hosting Thanksgiving this year or Christmas? What are you most looking forward to or dreading? Do you need any advice on hosting a party for the holiday seasons or any recipes that would help?
Let me know! Comment below, I'd love to help - Georgie x x
📖 Recipe
Oven Baked Brie with Fig and Pomegranate
Ingredients
- 8.5 oz brie one whole brie wheel (note 1)
- 4 whole figs cut into quarters
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds note 2
- 2 sprigs rosemary
- crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375F/190C.
- Place brie on an oven safe dish
- Top with quartered figs
- Place in oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, or until brie is soft in the middle. (note 3)
- Remove from oven, top with pomegranate seeds and garnish with rosemary.
- Serve with your favourite crackers!
Notes
Nutrition
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Archie's Adventures
Don't let this cute face fool you! He has stolen shoes, tea towels, chewed at door handles, jumped on the coffee table and started to chew bricks and rocks! But has us totally under his spell!
charity says
Wow, this is beautiful. I covet those figs, they're gorgeous, and pomegranate seeds...AND brie...This is a party waiting to happen. I love the thought of using goat cheese brie too, its a great twist.
Georgie says
the goat cheese brie works really well, it's a touch firmer than regular brie but I love the flavour of it too!
Michele says
Oh my goodness, this looks mouth-watering! This is gorgeous to serve for company for the holidays. Going to keep this in mind for the coming months. Yummy!
Georgie says
thanks Michele 🙂 it's so cozy and gorgeous for a centrepiece appetizer!
Andrea says
I always make A LOT of baked brie over the holiday parties, but never tried the figs and pomegranate combo, sounds and looks absolutely wonderful, will make it soon!
Georgie says
the figs are beautiful on top, they go perfectly with the brie and get all warm!
Chef Markus Mueller says
My wife loves brie though she can't currently eat it since shes pregnant.... She'll be so excited when I make this for her once the baby is born! Just in time for New Years! O and the fig and pomegranate combo is killer!
Georgie says
congratulations on your baby!! fig and pomegranate go together beautifully!
Nicole says
What a cute puppy! I love brie and this looks like Christmas Brie heaven!
Georgie says
thanks Nicole, hard to believe he is over a year old now!
Renee Gardner says
The pictures turned out so well for this baked brie! So festive! When I bake mine I do it on a piece of parchment, so that I can transfer it in one piece, but I like your idea of baking it on the serving dish. I have a ceramic pie plate that would be perfect for it.
Georgie says
thanks Renee 🙂 I didn't even think of a using a piece of parchment paper, using the dish is so easy too!
Vanessa Price says
Melty brie is one of life's purest pleasures. And then add the amazing flavors of pomagranets and figs - out of this world! This looks wonderful.
Georgie says
melting brie is my fav too!! thanks Vanessa!
Dominique | Perchance to Cook says
I love love love baked brie! What a delish flavor combo with the fig and pomegranate....I can almost taste it just looking at it. I NEED to try this!
Georgie says
it is THE BEST appetizer, I absolutely love it as well!! I hope you love it!
Analida Braeger says
Your pictures are so beautiful and transport me a few months ahead to Christmastime. Maybe it's the pomegranate and rosemary combo on the white cheese. Either way, I'm looking forward to trying your spin on baked brie. It's one of the few I've seen sans pastry.
Georgie says
Awww thank you so much! it was a fun one to shoot! It is one of my favourite recipes, and I much prefer it without the pastry!
Shelley says
Oh Georgie - I'm in love! First: this gorgeous brie. I adore baked brie, but this may seriously be the very prettiest I've ever seen (looooove the pics)! And really, it just looks like Christmas on a plate, too! Second: OMG ... Archie! That face. Are you kidding?!?! Way too cute! This is such a wonderful, fun post for so many reasons - great job! Definitely pinning to share!
Georgie says
ha ha thanks Shelley! hard to believe the little goofball is now over a year old and looks like a full grown dog!!! I adore this recipe too, baked brie is just such a good and quick appetizer!
Elizabeth Van Lierde says
This looks so delicious! You styled this perfectly for the holidays and that pup is goooorgeous!
Georgie says
Thank you lovely lady! it was so fun to create! ha ha Archie is a darling, naughty, but SO cute!
Deepika|TheLoveOfCakes says
Archie is such a cutie!! Beautiful pictures here Georgie! This looks so yummy..Cheesy and gooey and so delicious with the fruits!
Milena | Craft Beering says
Looks great and so festive Georgie! And I love goat brie and I am crazy about pomegranate:) Congrats on all the cool new developments in your life, that pup is adorable.
Kelsie | the itsy-bitsy kitchen says
Congratulations on your new niece! And of course on Archie too :). My Goldie was a chewer so I bought a sour apple spray at Petsmart--you spray it on cords and it discourages them from chewing. If I remember, it worked pretty well. I'm so excited for holiday baking I can't even stand it, and I'm loving the sound of this brie!
Katherine | Love In My Oven says
I love brie so much - I actually have an appy featuring brie coming to the blog soon!! I love that you've paired it with pomegranate. So delicious!!
PS - congrats on your glasses. All the better to see you with my dear!!! 🙂