Side Dishes

Baked Brie with Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

ByAmy Serrano January 6, 2026January 6, 2026

Introduction

Baked Brie with red pepper jelly is an easy, elegant appetizer that combines creamy, warm cheese with a sweet and spicy topping. Perfect for entertaining, this simple recipe will impress your guests with minimal effort.

A round white cheese wheel with a soft texture is topped with a thick, slightly chunky layer of bright red sauce that drips gently down the white sides. The cheese sits on a plain white plate surrounded by several round, light golden crackers with small holes on their surface. The background is a white marbled texture with a blurred soft object behind the plate. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

200 grams (7 oz) wheel of Brie cheese
3-4 tablespoons red pepper jelly
Water crackers, to serve

Instructions

Step 1: Preheat your oven to 180°C (350-375°F or Gas Mark 4-5).
Step 2: Unwrap the Brie and place it on a chopping board. Using a knife, make diagonal cuts into the rind of the cheese to allow the jelly to seep in.
Step 3: Place the Brie wheel on a silicone mat set on a baking tray. Spoon the red pepper jelly onto the cut surfaces of the cheese evenly.
Step 4: Bake the Brie on the middle shelf of the oven for 10 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is warm and soft.
Step 5: Using oven mitts, carefully remove the tray and transfer the Brie to a serving platter with a slotted turner. Surround with water crackers and provide a cheese knife for easy serving.

Tips & Variations

Try adding a sprinkle of chopped nuts or fresh herbs like thyme for extra texture and aroma.
Substitute pepper jelly with apricot or fig preserves for a milder sweetness.
Serve with sliced baguette or crackers of your choice if water crackers aren’t available.

Storage

Store any leftover baked Brie tightly wrapped in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. To reheat, warm it gently in a low oven (around 150°C/300°F) for about 5-7 minutes until softened but not melting completely.

How to Serve

The image shows a melted cheese wheel with a golden crust on top, oozing gooey, creamy cheese spilling out from the center as it is cut. The cheese is topped with a bright red sauce or jam that adds a pop of color. Around the cheese, several round beige crackers are placed on a white plate. The plate sits on a white marbled surface, giving a clean and bright background. A woman's hand is holding a cracker close to the cheese, ready to dip. The cheese’s texture looks soft and stretchy, with a shiny, smooth surface where it melts. Photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I prepare this ahead of time?

You can assemble the Brie with jelly on the baking tray and keep it in the fridge for a few hours before baking, but bake it fresh just before serving for the best texture and flavor.

What if I don’t have a silicone mat?

You can line the baking tray with parchment paper or lightly grease it to prevent sticking.

Baked Brie with Red Pepper Jelly Recipe

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This Baked Brie with Red Pepper Jelly recipe is a simple and elegant appetizer perfect for any gathering or special occasion. A wheel of creamy brie cheese is scored and topped with sweet and spicy red pepper jelly before being baked to melty perfection. Served with crisp water crackers, it’s an irresistible blend of savory, sweet, and spicy flavors that guests will love.

Author: Amy
Prep Time: 5 minutes
Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
Total Time: 15-20 minutes
Yield: Serves 6–8 as an appetizer 1x
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baking
Cuisine: French
Diet: Vegetarian

Ingredients

Scale

Cheese

200 grams (7 oz) wheel brie cheese

Toppings

3–4 tablespoons red pepper jelly

Serve With

Water crackers

Instructions

Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 180°C (350-375°F or Gas Mark 4-5) to ensure it’s fully heated by the time you’re ready to bake the brie.
Prepare the Brie: Remove the brie from its packaging and place it on a chopping board. Using a knife, make diagonal cuts into the rind on the top surface of the cheese, which helps the jelly infuse flavors during baking.
Prepare for Baking: Place the brie wheel onto a silicone mat on a baking tray. Spoon 3-4 tablespoons of red pepper jelly over the scored surface of the brie, spreading it slightly but leaving some jelly piled on top.
Bake the Brie: Place the baking tray in the middle rack of the preheated oven. Bake the brie for 10 to 15 minutes until the cheese is soft and gooey inside but still holding its shape.
Serve: Using oven mitts, carefully remove the baking tray from the oven and place it on a heatproof surface. Slide a slotted turner underneath the brie to transfer it to a serving platter. Arrange water crackers around the cheese and provide a cheese knife to encourage guests to spread the melted brie and jelly on the crackers.

Notes

Brie is best served warm and gooey, so serve immediately after baking.
Feel free to swap red pepper jelly for other flavored jellies like fig or apricot for different tastes.
If you don’t have a silicone mat, parchment paper can be used on the baking tray instead.
Water crackers are recommended for their neutral flavor and crisp texture, but any crisp cracker will complement this dish well.

Keywords: baked brie, red pepper jelly, appetizer, party food, easy cheese recipe, oven baked cheese

Amy Serrano

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