Description
A delightful appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese coated in a crunchy pistachio crust and topped with sweet fig jam, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup shelled and roughly chopped pistachios
- 1/4 cup fig jam
- 1 tablespoon olive oil
- 1 teaspoon honey (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (for garnish)
- Cracked black pepper or sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Place the brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet and slice the top off if desired.
- Mix chopped pistachios, olive oil, and a sprinkle of sea salt in a small bowl.
- Press the pistachio mixture onto the brie until evenly coated.
- Spoon fig jam over the pistachio-coated brie and drizzle with honey if using.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is gooey and the nuts are golden brown.
- Let cool slightly, garnish with fresh herbs, and serve warm with bread, crackers, or fruit.
Notes
For substitutions, camembert can replace brie, and almonds or hazelnuts can be used in place of pistachios. Serve with crusty bread and fresh fruit for a complete appetizer experience.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: appetizer, brie, pistachios, fig jam, holiday recipe, vegetarian