Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds

Does the thought of entertaining overwhelm you? This 3-ingredient 15-minute appetizer is what you need: Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds.

I love catching up with friends and neighbors around the holidays. It heightens the festive feel of the time of year. Unfortunately for me I can’t switch gears easily from the rigors of my mom responsibilities to be the hostess with the most-est these days. There is so much going on. When I’m overextended, thinking up what to serve for a gathering or cocktail party feels like reciting all the decimals of Pi, while standing on one leg, blindfolded.

My friends, I have a secret to let you in on. I have a foolproof appetizer recipe that takes 15 minutes max and only uses 3 ingredients:  Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds. I challenge you to think of a quicker, easier appetizer recipe AND one that is as sophisticated!

To make this, one side of a wheel of brie is sliced off exposing the soft, delicious cheese. Some cherry preserves are spread on top and then sprinkled with almonds (sliced or slivered or a mix). It is baked for 8-10 minutes; just until it has softened and is warmed through but not begun to melt. Serve it with a soft cheese knife, crackers and fruit. Bam! You are done. Guests can slice it and eat it on crackers or fruit.

I keep a couple wheels of brie in the refrigerator along with a selection of crackers. We always seem to have an abundance of preserves or all kinds as well as nuts. Even if caught completely off guard I can whip this up and no one would know I wasn’t totally prepared at all times (well, I guess by having all the ingredients on hand I AM ready at all times).

I love the flavor combination of brie, cherries and almonds. Other preserves can certainly be used too. This is a very flexible appetizer to put together with what you have on hand.

Another super quick 3-ingredient recipe you’ll love is Cranberry Pecan Goat Cheese Roll. Very easy to make and perfect to add to holiday entertaining!

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Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds

Baked brie is a simple and elegant appetizer that is quick to prepare. Baked just until soft, the cherry preserves offer a sweet contrast to the cheese flavor and the almonds give great texture.

Course Appetizer

Cuisine American

Keyword baked brie with almonds and cherry preserves, baked brie with cherries

Prep Time 5 minutes

Cook Time 10 minutes

Total Time 15 minutes

Servings 4 Serves 4 as a solo appetizer; more if combined with other appetizers

Calories 300 kcal

Author Toni Dash

Ingredients

• 1 8- ounce wheel of Brie cheese
• 1/4 cup Cherry Preserves
• 2 tablespoons Sliced Almonds or Slivered Almonds (or a mix)

Instructions

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet with sides (note: dark colored baking sheets may require less baking time).
2. Carefully slice the top of brie off removing only the rind. Spoon the preserves over the top. Distribute the almonds evenly over the top. Bake 8-10 minutes until the cheese is warmed and soft but not melted. Remove and serve.

Nutrition Facts

Baked Brie with Cherry Preserves and Almonds

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300 Calories from Fat 180

% Daily Value*

Total Fat 20g 31%

Saturated Fat 11g 55%

Cholesterol 63mg 21%

Sodium 408mg 17%

Potassium 148mg 4%

Total Carbohydrates 16g 5%

Dietary Fiber 0g 0%

Sugars 10g

Protein 14g 28%

Vitamin A 7.6%

Vitamin C 2.3%

Calcium 13.5%

Iron 3.4%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2000 calorie diet.