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Brie with Figs, Pistachios, and Orange

A warm, creamy appetizer featuring melted Brie topped with sweet figs, crunchy pistachios, and bright orange zest, all ready in about 30 minutes.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 17 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: French, Mediterranean
Calories: 250
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Brie
  • 1 8-ounce wheel Brie cheese Choose a cold, unopened Brie wheel with the rind intact.
For the topping
  • 1/4 cup fig jam
  • 3 pieces fresh figs, chopped If unavailable, use extra fig jam or chopped dried figs.
  • 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped Use unsalted pistachios if possible.
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest Skip the bitter white pith.
  • 1 tablespoon honey Drizzle right after baking for better integration.
  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves For garnish.
  • 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper Adds a mild kick.
  • to taste sliced baguette, crostini, or assorted crackers For serving.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
  2. Place the Brie wheel in a small oven-safe baking dish.
  3. Mix fig jam, chopped fresh figs, chopped pistachios, and orange zest in a small bowl until evenly coated.
Baking
  1. Spoon the fig mixture evenly over the Brie.
  2. Sprinkle freshly ground black pepper over the top.
  3. Bake for 15 to 17 minutes, checking at 15 minutes.
  4. Remove from the oven and drizzle with honey immediately.
  5. Scatter fresh thyme leaves on top.
Serving
  1. Serve the baked Brie warm with sliced baguette, crackers, or fresh fruit.

Notes

Store any leftover baked Brie tightly covered in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 300°F oven for about 8 minutes.