Baked Brie with Sun Dried Tomato and Pine Nuts
This easy Baked Brie with Sun-Dried Tomatoes and Pine Nuts recipe features creamy melted brie topped with savory sun-dried tomatoes, toasted pine nuts, and herbs. Perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, and elegant appetizers served with crackers or bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Mediterranean-Inspired
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8–12 ounces)
- ½ cup sun-dried tomatoes, chopped
- ¼ cup pine nuts
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 clove garlic, minced
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, chopped (optional)
- 1 tablespoon honey (optional)
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place the brie wheel in a small baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chop the sun-dried tomatoes into small pieces if needed.
- Heat a small skillet over medium heat and toast the pine nuts for 2–3 minutes until lightly golden and fragrant, stirring frequently.
- In a small bowl, combine the sun-dried tomatoes, olive oil, garlic, and optional herbs.
- Spoon the tomato mixture over the brie and sprinkle with the toasted pine nuts.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until the brie is soft and melted inside.
- Drizzle with optional honey before serving.
- Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, apple slices, pears, or grapes.
Notes
Keep the rind on the brie, as it helps the cheese hold its shape while baking.Oil-packed sun-dried tomatoes provide the best flavor and texture.Balsamic glaze adds a delicious sweet and tangy finish.Walnuts, pecans, almonds, or pistachios can be substituted for pine nuts.For a richer variation, wrap the brie in puff pastry before baking.Fresh basil added after baking gives extra freshness and color.
