Salted Caramel Pecan Baked Brie
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Salted caramel and pecans top this deliciously easy baked brie recipe. It’s perfect served as a party appetizer or as a holiday dessert!
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OMG y’all, this recipe is EVERYTHING!
Salted caramel + baked brie = a match made in heaven!
The best part is, this recipe is totally easy and can be served a number of different ways!
- Can you serve it as a party appetizer? Oh yes, you can!
- Can you serve it as dessert? For sure!
- Can you serve it at a brunch? Hand me a mimosa, I’m in!
- Can you serve it on a Saturday night sitting at home in your PJs watching Netflix? I would highly recommend it!
My love of baked brie has taken me down a path of creating baked brie recipes for every occasion and every season. From Caramelized Pear Baked Brie Bread Bowls, to Tomato Basil Bruschetta Baked Brie and Strawberry Balsamic Baked Brie Bread Bowls, I just can’t get enough of the delicious melted cheese with various scrumptious toppings!
If you want to make a bite-sized version of this recipe, check out these Brie Bites, and top them with the salted caramel and pecans from this recipe!
How to make it
- Place a round of brie cheese on top of foil on a baking sheet.
- Place in a 350°F oven for 15-20 minutes.
- While the brie is baking, prepare the salted caramel by melting sugar down in a saucepan over high heat.
- Add butter, heavy cream and sea salt to make the caramel sauce, then mix in the pecans.
- Once the baked brie comes out of the oven, pour the salted caramel pecans over the brie and serve.
What to serve with it
Load up a board with any or all of these delicious dipping options to pair with the Salted Caramel Baked Brie!
- Sliced apples
- Sliced pears
- Cinnamon graham crackers
- Sliced baguette
Frequently asked questions
- Is baked brie gluten free? Yes, this recipe is naturally gluten free. Serve with apples or gluten free cookies for dipping.
- What wine should you serve with baked brie? Champagne or pinot noir both pair well with salted caramel and baked brie, making them perfect matches for this recipe!
- Can you make it ahead of time? I do not recommend making this recipe ahead of time. Baked brie is the most delicious when it’s fresh out of the oven, warm and gooey! The caramel can be made ahead of time and reheated on the stove before pouring it over the baked brie.
- Can you bake brie without the rind? I do not recommend it, as the rind is what holds all of the melty, gooey cheese inside while it bakes. The rind is totally safe to eat, but you can eat around it after the brie bakes, if you prefer.
- How do you cut baked brie? I recommend serving it with a cheese spreader. Once the brie is baked in the oven, it’s easy to slice right into with a cheese spreader or butter knife.
More salted caramel recipes to try
Want more salted caramel in your life? (Because who doesn’t!) Try these 5 popular salted caramel recipes!
- Salted Caramel Pecan Monkey Bread
- No Churn Salted Caramel Ice Cream
- Salted Caramel Cinnamon Rolls
- Pumpkin Cookie Cups with Salted Caramel Filling
- Salted Caramel Cashew Cookies
Don’t forget to pin this Easy Baked Brie recipe for later and when you make it, be sure to share a pic on Instagram and tag me @WhitneyBond or use the hashtag #WBRecipes!
Salted Caramel Pecan Baked Brie
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Ingredients
- 16 oz wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup granulated sugar
- 6 tbsp butter
- ½ cup heavy cream
- 1 tsp sea salt
- 1 cup pecans, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F.
- Place brie in a “foil basket” on a rimmed baking sheet and into the oven for 15-20 minutes.
- While the brie is baking, prepare the salted caramel pecan sauce.
- Add the granulated sugar to a medium saucepan over medium heat, stirring constantly with a wooden spoon until it turns into an amber-colored liquid.
- Once the sugar is completely melted, stir the butter into the caramel until it is completely melted, about 2-3 minutes.
- Slowly, drizzle in the heavy cream while stirring constantly, allow the mixture to boil for 1 minute.
- Remove from the heat and stir in the sea salt and pecans.
- As soon as the brie comes out of the oven, place it on a rimmed serving dish and pour the salted caramel pecan sauce on top.
- Serve with sliced apples, graham crackers, shortbread cookies or a sliced baguette.
Notes
- The nutritional information provided does not include the serving options.
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8 Comments on “Salted Caramel Pecan Baked Brie”
do you remove the rind or bake it in the rind?
Hi Sandra, you’ll want to bake it in the rind.
This looks so good! What a great appetizer for fall!
Would like to take this to a party. Would like to serve warm so could I zap in microwave when I get there?
Hi Judi, I have not tried reheating it in a microwave, but you definitely could. The caramel will have solidified, but will melt again in the microwave. The only thing I’m not sure about is how the brie will reheat in the microwave. I would try it for 60-90 seconds and add 30 seconds at a time until the brie is soft again and the caramel has liquified.
Should there be water with the sugar as it is melted down? how much do you use? Thank you!
Hi Val, no you do not add water to the sugar. It will melt down into a liquid, without adding water. Enjoy!
A Great Brunch Dish or a very good appetizer.