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Easy and Irresistible Brie Cheese Recipes for Every Occasion

There is something about brie that makes everything feel a little more special. It melts beautifully, pairs with both sweet and savory flavors, and elevates even the simplest dish into something that feels indulgent and considered. Whether you are hosting a dinner party, looking for a cozy weekend recipe, or just want to try something new, these brie cheese recipes cover every occasion. From pull-apart bread and flaky pastry bites to creamy pasta and the most irresistible grilled cheese sandwich you will ever make — there is something here for everyone. This post contains affiliate links.

Brie and Caramelised Onion Pull-Apart Bread

A showstopping sharing bread that is as fun to pull apart as it is to eat. The combination of melted brie, caramelised onion, and mozzarella tucked into a sourdough loaf is absolutely irresistible.

Ingredients

  • 500g (about 1 lb) white sourdough loaf
  • 1/2 cup (160g) caramelised onion relish
  • 1 cup (100g) grated mozzarella
  • 125g (4.5 oz) brie, thinly sliced
  • 1 tbsp thyme leaves
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • 1/2 tsp sea salt flakes
brie and caramelised onion pull apart bread sourdough

Instructions

Preheat oven to 200°C and line a baking sheet with two large pieces of parchment paper. Cut diagonally across the bread to create a checkerboard pattern, but do not cut all the way through. Place caramelized onions, mozzarella, brie cheese, and thyme into the cuts. Drizzle with oil and sprinkle with a little sea salt.


Brie and Cranberry Crinkle Pie

A beautiful filo pastry pie with layers of brie, cranberry sauce, and a creamy egg custard poured over the top. Golden, crispy, and completely stunning.

brie and cranberry crinkle filo pastry pie golden

Ingredients

  • 11 filo pastry sheets
  • 125g (4.5 oz) butter, melted, plus extra for greasing
  • 200g (7 oz) triple cream brie, cut into thin slices
  • 135g / 1/3 cup whole cranberry sauce
  • 4 eggs
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) milk
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) thickened cream
  • 1 tbsp fresh thyme leaves

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F, or 325°F for a convection oven, then line a baking dish with parchment paper.

Place one sheet of pastry dough onto the parchment paper. Brush the dough with a little melted butter. Starting from one end, fold the dough into pleats to create waves about 3/4 inch wide. Place it at one end of the baking dish. Repeat with the remaining pastry sheets until the bottom of the dish is fully covered. Next, tuck pieces of brie cheese between the layers. Drizzle a heaping teaspoon of cranberry sauce over the top. Then whisk together the eggs, milk, and cream, season to taste, and pour the mixture over the pastry. Sprinkle with thyme. Bake for 25 minutes, or until golden brown.


Brie, Thyme and Bacon Dauphinoise Potato

A rich and comforting layered potato bake with crispy bacon, thyme, and melted brie on top. Perfect as a side dish or a hearty main.

Ingredients

  • 3 bacon rashers, thickly sliced
  • 150g (5 oz) brie, thickly sliced
  • 5 Carisma potatoes or washed potatoes, thinly sliced
  • 1 brown onion, thinly sliced
  • 2 garlic cloves, crushed or grated
  • 1.5 tbsp thyme sprigs
  • 300ml (1 1/4 cups) thickened cream
  • 1/2 cup (125ml) chicken stock
brie thyme and bacon dauphinoise potato bake

Instructions

The first step is to preheat the oven to 350°F. Cook the bacon in a skillet until crispy. Now it’s time to layer the ingredients. In a baking dish, start with a layer of sliced potatoes, followed by the bacon, garlic (minced or pressed), thyme, and slices of brie cheese on top. Then add another layer of potatoes. Be sure to save a bit of the cheese for the top.

Whisk together the cream and stock, season to taste, then pour it over the layered potatoes. Bake until golden brown and the potatoes are tender, about 1 hour. Before it’s done, sprinkle the reserved brie cheese on top and bake for another 10 minutes, or until melted.


Puff Pastry Brie Bites

Crispy puff pastry cups filled with melted brie, cranberry sauce, and pecans — these little bites are one of the most popular brie cheese recipes for entertaining. Makes 48 pieces.

puff pastry brie bites with cranberry and pecans

Ingredients

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry, thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 8 oz brie cheese
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce or jam of choice
  • 1/2 cup finely chopped raw pecans
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary

Instructions

Grab a muffin tin, then spray it with non-stick spray. (The recipe uses a 24-cup or 12-cup tin.)

Unroll a sheet of puff pastry and roll it out on a floured surface into a rectangle about 10×14 inches, then cut it lengthwise into 4 equal strips. Next, cut those crosswise into 6 equal strips, giving you 24 squares in total. Take one small square and press it into the mini tin to form a little basket shape, then prick it lightly with a fork. Divide the cheese into 24 pieces and place one piece into each little basket. Drizzle a small spoonful of cranberry sauce over the top, followed by half a pecan. Fill the remaining cups the same way.

Place a larger baking sheet underneath the muffin tin in the oven, so that if anything bubbles over, it doesn’t land on the bottom of the oven.

Bake for 18–20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Rotate the muffin tin halfway through baking. Before removing from the tin, let cool for 3 minutes. Garnish with a little fresh rosemary.

If you love working with puff pastry, you might also enjoy our Puff Pastry Recipes — a full collection of easy and impressive ideas for every occasion.


Peach Pecan Baked Brie

A simple and elegant baked brie recipe with sweet peaches, crunchy pecans, cinnamon, and honey. Ready in under 20 minutes and perfect served with crackers or baguette.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz brie cheese wheel
  • 1 cup peaches, chopped
  • 1/2 cup pecans, halves or chopped
  • 1 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 3 tablespoons honey
peach pecan baked brie with honey and cinnamon

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place the brie on top, then add diced peach and pecans. Bake for 15 minutes, then once removed, sprinkle with a little ground cinnamon and drizzle with a bit of honey. Serve with crackers, baguette, or toasted bread.


Prosciutto Wrapped Baked Brie

Flaky puff pastry wrapped around brie layered with fig preserves, honey, thyme, and prosciutto — this is one of those brie cheese recipes that looks like it took hours but comes together in minutes.

rosciutto wrapped baked brie in puff pastry

Ingredients

  • 1 (8-12 oz) wheel of brie cheese
  • 1-2 tablespoons honey
  • 1-2 tablespoons fig preserves
  • black pepper
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4-8 slices thin prosciutto
  • 1 egg, beaten
  • sesame seeds

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 425°F. Take out the puff pastry and unroll it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Place the brie in the center and score it crosswise down the middle. Spread a bit of fig jam over the top, then drizzle with a little honey. Sprinkle with a bit of chopped fresh thyme and pepper. Next, wrap the brie in prosciutto, then fold the corners of the puff pastry up toward the center of the brie. Brush the pastry with beaten egg, then sprinkle with sesame seeds. Bake for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown. Serve with bread or crackers.


Creamy Brie Pasta

A silky, indulgent brie pasta with melted brie sauce, blistered tomatoes, spinach, and fresh basil. One of the most comforting brie cheese recipes for a weeknight dinner.

Ingredients

  • 8 oz pasta of choice
  • 8 oz brie, cut into small pieces
  • 2 tablespoons olive oil, divided
  • 1 1/2 cups grape tomatoes, halved
  • 3 teaspoons minced garlic
  • 2 tablespoons lemon juice
  • 1/2 cup cream
  • salt and pepper to taste
  • 2 cups spinach
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh basil (or 1 teaspoon dried basil)

Topping or Mix-In Ideas

  • 1 cup chicken, shrimp, or vegan meatballs
  • cracked black pepper
  • grated parmesan
  • chopped walnuts
creamy brie pasta with blistered tomatoes and spinach

Instructions

Chop the basil, tomatoes, and brie. In a skillet, start cooking the tomatoes in a little olive oil with a pinch of salt, adding half of the basil. Let them soften slightly, then set aside. In another skillet, add the garlic to a little oil, being careful not to let it burn. Add the brie, lemon juice, and a quarter cup of cream, and cook for 4–5 minutes. Add the remaining cream, along with salt and pepper to taste, and cook until the brie has melted. Stir in the spinach during the last few minutes. Cook any toppings you’d like to add until done. Pour the sauce over the pasta and toss to combine, then add the tomato mixture. Top with chicken, shrimp, or meatballs, if you’d like to add extra protein. Finish with a bit of basil, parmesan, or chopped nuts, if desired.


Blueberry Brie Grilled Cheese Sandwich

A next-level grilled cheese sandwich with hot honey blueberry compote, melted brie, fresh blueberries, basil, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Sweet, savory, and completely addictive.

blueberry brie grilled cheese sandwich with basil

Ingredients

Hot Honey Blueberry Compote

  • 1 1/2 cups fresh blueberries
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon fresh lemon juice
  • 2 tablespoons hot honey

Grilled Cheese

  • 6 tablespoons butter, softened, divided
  • 8 slices sourdough bread
  • 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed, sliced
  • 1/2 cup fresh blueberries
  • 2 tablespoons julienned fresh basil
  • 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze

Instructions

In a saucepan, cook the cranberries, water, and lemon juice together until the berries start to soften slightly. Once removed from the heat, stir in the honey and set aside.

Slice the bread and butter one side of each slice, then toast butter-side down in a skillet until golden brown. Spread half of the cranberry sauce on the toasted side, then top with brie, fresh cranberries, basil leaves, and a drizzle of balsamic glaze. Add a bit more cranberry sauce, then top with another slice of bread, toasted side down. Butter the outer sides of the bread, return the sandwich to the skillet, and cook both sides until golden brown and the cheese has melted.


Cranberry Brie Biscuit Dip

A warm, bubbling brie dip surrounded by golden biscuits — one of those brie cheese recipes that disappears within minutes at any gathering.

Ingredients

Dip

  • 1 (12.3 oz) round brie cheese, at room temperature
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup shredded white cheddar
  • 1 sprig rosemary
  • freshly cracked black pepper
  • drizzle of honey for garnish

Biscuits

  • 1 (16.3 oz) can refrigerated biscuits
  • 2 tablespoons butter, melted
  • 1 tablespoon freshly chopped parsley
  • kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper
cranberry brie biscuit dip warm golden

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F. Remove the top rind from the brie and place it in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Now for the biscuits: cut them in half, shape them into balls, and arrange them in a circle around the brie. Mix the melted butter with parsley and brush it over the biscuits. Add a little salt and pepper to taste. Bake until the brie has melted. Pour the cranberry sauce and cheddar cheese over the melted brie and stir slightly to combine. Sprinkle with rosemary and return to the oven for another 7 minutes, or until the biscuits are baked through and the cheddar has melted. Drizzle with honey while still warm, just before serving.


Spinach Dip with Brie

A rich, creamy baked spinach dip with melted brie, mozzarella, pepper jack, and parmesan. One of the most satisfying brie cheese recipes for a crowd — serve with bread, crackers, or crostini.

spinach dip with brie mozzarella and pepper jack

Ingredients

  • 4 tablespoons unsalted butter
  • 1/4 onion, chopped
  • 2-3 garlic cloves, minced
  • 1/4 cup all-purpose flour
  • 2 cups milk
  • 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce
  • 1/2 teaspoon salt
  • 1/2 teaspoon pepper
  • 1/4 teaspoon paprika
  • 1/4 teaspoon cayenne
  • 1/2 cup sour cream
  • 1 (10 oz) pkg frozen spinach, thawed and squeezed dry
  • 1 cup chopped roasted red peppers, thoroughly drained (optional)
  • 1 (13 oz) pkg brie cheese, rind removed, cubed
  • 1 cup freshly grated mozzarella, divided
  • 3/4 cup freshly grated Pepper Jack cheese, divided
  • 1/2 cup freshly grated Parmesan, divided

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F.

In a pot, melt the butter, then add the onion, followed by the minced garlic. Stir and keep an eye on it so it doesn’t burn. Stir in the flour, cook for a bit, then reduce the heat and gradually add the milk and Worcestershire sauce, followed by the spices. Cook until it thickens slightly. Once removed from the heat, stir in the sour cream, then add the spinach, roasted red peppers, and brie, along with half a cup of mozzarella, half a cup of Jack cheese, and a quarter cup of parmesan. Transfer the mixture into a greased pie dish. Sprinkle the remaining cheese on top and bake for 15–20 minutes, or until golden brown. Once done, serve warm with toast, bread, or crackers.

Tools Worth Having for These Recipes

A good brie baker makes all the difference when it comes to serving melted brie beautifully. The Ceramic Camembert Baker with Lid and Wooden Spreader is a 5.5-inch oven-safe blue ceramic baker — elegant and practical. And the STAUB Ceramic Brie Baker has a white finish that looks beautiful on a table.

ceramic camembert baker with lid and wooden spreader
staub ceramic brie baker white elegant
olive wood honey dipper for baked brie
fig jam mackays for brie recipes

For drizzling honey over baked brie, a honey dipper makes it so much easier and more elegant.

For recipes that call for fig preserves or balsamic glaze, the Mackays Fig Jam and the Balsamic Glaze are both excellent pantry staples worth keeping on hand.

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Brie cheese recipes are the kind of food that makes people genuinely happy — warm, melty, rich, and always a little bit special. So whether you are making a quick weeknight pasta, a cozy baked brie for two, or a showstopping pull-apart bread for a crowd, these recipes deliver every time. Pick one and enjoy every bite.

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