Description
A simple yet elegant appetizer featuring creamy brie topped with sweet maple pecans and fragrant thyme.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie (8 oz)
- 1/4 cup pecans, chopped
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp butter
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place brie in a small oven-safe dish.
- In a skillet, melt butter over medium heat.
- Add pecans and toast for 2 minutes.
- Stir in maple syrup, thyme, and salt. Cook for 1 minute.
- Spread mixture over the brie.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes until cheese is soft.
- Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Use a sharp knife to score the top of the brie before baking for easier serving.
- Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.
- Drizzle extra maple syrup before serving for added sweetness.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 wheel
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: baked brie, maple pecans, thyme, appetizer, easy recipe