Brown Sugar Almond Baked Brie
This Brown Sugar Almond Baked Brie is an easy appetizer that feels special without requiring much work. A wheel of creamy baked Brie is topped with buttery, crispy brown sugar almonds and served with Ritz crackers for the perfect sweet-and-savory bite.
Ingredients
- 1 8 oz wheel of Brie cheese
- 1 tablespoon salted butter
- ½ cup sliced almonds
- 2 tablespoon light brown sugar
- 1 sleeve Ritz crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Bake the Brie: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place the Brie in a small baking dish or Brie baker. Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the center is soft and melty.
- Make the almond topping: While the Brie bakes, melt the butter in a small skillet over low to medium heat. Add the sliced almonds and brown sugar. Cook for 3–5 minutes, stirring frequently, until the almonds are golden and the brown sugar has melted into a buttery, crispy topping.
- Assemble: Carefully remove the warm Brie from the oven and spoon the brown sugar almond mixture over the top.
- Serve: Serve immediately with Ritz crackers for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Watch the almonds: They can go from golden to burned pretty quickly, so keep an eye on them and stir frequently.
- Serve it warm: The magic is that creamy, melty Brie paired with the crisp almond topping.
- Make it your own: A little flaky sea salt on top would be delicious if you like that sweet-and-salty combination.
- Serving: You can bake the Brie directly in a small oven-safe baking dish or use a Brie baker for easy serving.