Easy Peach & Pecan Baked Brie (summer appetizer)
Celebrate summer with this simple peach pecan baked brie!
Drizzled with honey and a sprinkle of cinnamon, this is the perfect summer appetizer. Plus, you only need 5 simple ingredients to make this brie appetizer.
For holiday parties I love making my cranberry pecan baked brie for an easy appetizer, but I wanted to create a summer version!
This summer peach pecan baked brie is made with fresh peaches so it’s perfect for summer picnics, barbecues and family gatherings!
Plus, it’s so easy to make and has a total time prep of just 5 minutes!
Why you’ll love this baked brie recipe
- Simple: You only need 5 ingredients to make this peach and pecan baked brie.
- Texture: The chopped pecans give the best crunch to this summer appetizer.
- Flavor: The combination of peaches, pecans and honey is perfect.
Ingredients Needed to make this simple appetizer
Peaches: fresh sweet peaches are the star of this summer appetizer, make sure they’re ripe! In a pinch however you could use peach jam or peach preserves instead of fresh peaches.
Pecans: if you don’t have pecans on hand you can swap them out for walnuts.
Honey: you could swap out honey for maple syrup if you don’t have it.
Brie: you only need one wheel of brie. I recommend using double cream brie, which is super rich and creamy.
Fresh herbs: add a sprinkle of herbs, fresh thyme would be absolutely delicious, if desired
How to make the best peach pecan baked brie
Preheat your oven to 375°Fahrenheit and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
To the baking dish add the fresh chopped peaches, 2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon. Use a spoon to toss the peaches so they’re coated in the honey and cinnamon.
Nestle the brie into the peaches and lightly score the top of the rind of brie in a diagonal pattern with a sharp knife.
Spoon a few spoonfuls of the peaches in the dish on top of the brie.
Bake the brie in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is starting to bubble. Garnish with the chopped pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Serve with crackers or crostini!
Expert tips for making this brie appetizer
The baked brie is best when it’s served straight out of the oven, as that’s when it’ll be the most melty! It will start to harden after 15-20 minutes, but will still be delicious!
To make crostini to serve with the baked brie, preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit and slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and place on a single layer on your baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, making sure to flip the slices halfway through. You could also use a sourdough baguette for this!
Make this peach pecan brie the centerpiece of a cheese board! Bake the brie and let it sit for about 5 minutes. Then gently use the parchment paper edges to lift the brie out of the baking dish and place in the center of your cheese board. Fill in the rest of the cheese board and enjoy!
Variations and substitutions
- Barbecue it: Heat up the grill and get this brie on the barbecue! See the recipe card below for a specific recipe to grill this peach baked brie.
- Make it spicy: For a spicy kick, you can use hot honey instead of regular honey.
- Peach jam: In a pinch you could use peach jam or peach preserves instead of fresh peaches, about 1/2 cup.
- Nut allergy: If you have a nut allergy, remove the pecans from the recipe. Once the brie has been baked, add a sprinkle of granola to get that crunch!
Common questions
No, the rind on the brie is edible! What you will need to do is score the top of the brie which will make it much easier to eat.
I love serving it with homemade crostini, but you can also serve it with crackers, bagel chips or pita chips.
I would recommend using only fresh fruit for this recipe. Frozen peaches hold too much water and will make this recipe a tad too soggy.
The short answer is YES! See below in the recipe card for specific instructions.
How to store
I recommend serving the baked brie on the day it’s made. Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days.
To reheat, place in an oven at 325°Fahrenheit on a piece of parchment paper or in the microwave. You can also serve it cold by slicing up the baked brie and adding it to a sandwich!
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Easy Peach & Pecan Baked Brie (summer appetizer)
Ingredients
Easy Peach & Pecan Baked Brie
- 250-300 g double cream brie
- 1 1/2 cups chopped ripe peaches
- 2 tbsp liquid honey
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- fresh thyme leaves
- crackers or crostini for serving
Variation: Grilled Peach & Pecan Baked Brie
- 3 tbsp liquid honey, divided
- 1 tbsp extra-virgin olive oil
- 2 cups sliced ripe peaches
- 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
- pinch of chili flakes
- 250-300 g double cream brie
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- fresh thyme leaves
- crackers or crostini for serving
Instructions
Easy Peach & Pecan Baked Brie
- Preheat your oven to 375°Fahrenheit and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- To the baking dish add the fresh chopped peaches, 2 tablespoons of honey and cinnamon. Use a spoon to toss the peaches so they're coated in the honey and cinnamon.
- Nestle the brie into the peaches and lightly score the top of the rind of brie in a diagonal pattern with a sharp knife.
- Spoon a few spoonfuls of the peaches in the dish on top of the brie.
- Bake the brie in the oven for 18-20 minutes, or until the cheese is starting to bubble. Garnish with the chopped pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Serve with crackers or crostini!
Variation: Grilled Peach & Pecan Baked Brie
- Preheat the barbecue to medium-high heat (400-425F). Score the brie with a sharp knife and rub 1 tablespoon honey on top and set aside on a plate
- Once the barbecue is hot, add the cast iron pan to the grill and add the olive oil to the pan. Add the sliced peaches, 2 tablespoons of honey, cinnamon and chili flakes and stir to combine. Cook for 5-6 minutes or until the peaches are starting to soften and the mixture is starting to simmer.
- Once the peaches have softened and are starting to simmer, nestle the brie into the peaches and close the grill. Cook for about 5-6 minutes or until the brie cheese is starting to melt and ooze out. You can toast bread slices on the grill too during this time if you'd like.
- Once the brie is melted to your liking, spoon over some of the peaches from the pan and then remove from the grill. Before serving garnish the brie with the pecans and fresh thyme leaves. Serve with the toasted baguette or crackers of your choice.
Notes
- If you have a nut allergy, remove the pecans from the recipe. Once the brie has been baked, add a sprinkle of granola to get that crunch!
- To make crostini to serve with the baked brie, preheat your oven to 400°Fahrenheit and slice a baguette into 1-inch thick slices. Brush the baguette slices with olive oil and place on a single layer on your baking sheet. Toast for 10 minutes, making sure to flip the slices halfway through. You could also use a sourdough baguette for this!
- For a spicy kick, you can use hot honey instead of regular honey.
- In a pinch you could use peach jam or peach preserves instead of fresh peaches, about 1/2 cup. Simply top the brie with the jam and drizzle the honey and cinnamon on top before baking.
Such an easy appetizer for the summer, my guests loved it!
Wonderful to hear! Peaches in peak Summer season make such a delish appetizer for sure.
Great! My Brie melted so it wasn’t pretty but served it up anyway and everyone loved it.
Glad it was still enjoyable! My top tip for brie is start with cooking it at the lower end of the recommended temperature. Let me know if that helps in the future 🙂
I had the same experience, the peaches became quite watery but still yummy!
Appreciate the feedback! I’m sorry to hear the peaches became quite watery but I’m glad it was still delish! It really can depend on the ripeness of the peach – super ripe peaches most likely will be a bit more watery. I’ll definitely test the recipe again and make any notes or changes if required.