Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts

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An elegant appetizer where creamy Brie cheese is baked until soft and topped with fragrant honey and crunchy toasted walnuts for irresistible flavor. This french-inspired quick meals ready in about 17 minutes pairs wheel of Brie cheese, honey, roughly chopped walnuts for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 220 calories and feeds 6, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 5 min Cook: 12 min Serves 6 French cuisine 220 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F. Place an 8 oz wheel of Brie cheese on a small oven-safe dish or baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Step 2: In a dry skillet over medium heat, toast 1/3 cup roughly chopped walnuts for 3-4 minutes, stirring frequently until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat.
  3. Step 3: Drizzle 3 tbsp honey evenly over the top of the Brie, then sprinkle the toasted walnuts and 1 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves over the honey.
  4. Step 4: Bake the Brie in the oven for 10-12 minutes until the cheese is soft and just beginning to ooze.
  5. Step 5: Remove from oven and serve immediately with 16 toasted baguette slices for spreading.

Frequently asked questions

How long does Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts take to make?

Total time is about 17 minutes (5 min prep + 12 min cook). Most home cooks find this fits comfortably into a weeknight; double the batch on Sunday for two dinners.

How do I store leftover Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts?

Cool to room temperature within 2 hours, then store in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 4 days. Reheat covered in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes, or microwave at 70% power in 60-second bursts to keep wheel of brie cheese from drying out.

Can I substitute ingredients in Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts?

Yes — most ingredients in this recipe have flexible swaps. For oil, use any neutral high-smoke-point oil (avocado, grapeseed, refined coconut). For aromatics, dried herbs at ⅓ the volume of fresh work in a pinch. The full ingredient list is shoppable on Instacart so you can see substitutes in real time.

How do I scale Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts for a different number of people?

The recipe is written for 6 servings. Multiply each ingredient by (your serving target / 6). Cook time stays roughly the same up to 2x; for 3-4x batches, switch from a skillet to a sheet pan or stockpot so the food isn't crowded — overcrowding steams instead of browns.

What goes well with Baked Brie with Honey and Toasted Walnuts?

French quick meals like this pair well with a simple grain (rice, couscous, or crusty bread), a quick salad with acid (lemon vinaigrette, pickled onions), and a pan sauce or yogurt-based dip. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" to get specific side suggestions.

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