Fig Jam Baked Brie with Caramelized Onions
This sweet and savory fig jam baked brie with caramelized onions is an easy appetizer that’s sure to elevate your next gathering! Topped with walnuts and fresh herbs, t’s perfect for a dinner party appetizer or holiday party. Ready in 30 minutes!

Baked brie feels fancy, but is really so simple! Brie cheese elevates any dish like brie mac and cheese or these turkey burgers with melted brie. In this easy baked brie recipe, its topped with sweet and savory caramelized onions and fig jam, then baked until gooey and melted. For a spicy version, check out pepper jelly baked brie.
What is Brie Cheese?
Brie is a soft and creamy cheese usually made from cow’s milk. It has a mild and buttery flavor.
You can eat brie baked or unbaked. I like melting slices of brie on top of burgers, like in this caramelized onion turkey burger. You can also use brie for a cheese board. Allow brie to come to room temperature for about 30 minutes before serving.
Similarly, Camembert is also a soft buttery cow’s milk cheese, but it is a little more earthy and funky than Brie. Brie makes a great appetizer like in Cranberry Brie Bites in Phyllo Cups.
Ingredients & Substitutions
- Brie cheese wheel – Around 8 ounces is a good size for this. You can make a larger wheel, it will just need longer in the oven.
- Fig jam – Substitute for your favorite jam. I think fig is the perfect compliment to the caramelized onions.
- Caramelized onions – Caramelizing onions makes them sweet and jammy. Check out my post on how to caramelize onions for an in depth tutorial.
- Walnuts – Substitute for different nuts like pecans or omit them all together if needed.
- Fresh rosemary – The aroma and taste of fresh rosemary really adds a holiday element to this dish. Fresh thyme would also be great.
- Something to dip in the brie – I love a crusty baguette sliced on a bias for this. You can also serve with apple slices or your favorite crackers.
See the recipe card below for the complete list of ingredients and measurements.
Lauren’s Tips
- You don’t need to remove the brie rind! It will soften when baked.
- Change up the flavors. Use pepper jelly for a spicy version, or cranberry sauce for a holiday twist.
- Wrap it up. Wrap the brie and jam in puff pastry then bake for a baked brie en croûte version.
- Make your own caramelized onions, and freeze a batch for later.
How to Make Baked Brie
Making this appetizer couldn’t be any easier!
- Place the brie in the center of an oven safe dish, and top with jam, caramelized onions, and nuts.
- Bake until the center of the brie is hot and melted. Then serve!
Storage & Make Ahead
- Store leftovers in the fridge for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the oven.
- Make ahead: If making your own, you can make the caramelized onions a day in advance.
What to Serve With Baked Brie?
Baked brie would be great as a part of a cheese board spread, or as a stand alone appetizer. I like to serve it with crusty baguette slices, sweet apples, and crackers. This is also a great appetizer for a dinner party. It would go great with these other dinner recipes:
- Bolognese Sauce
- Italian Meatballs with Beef, Pork, and Italian Sausage
- Homemade Hearty Marinara Sauce
- Supreme Pizza Stuffed Shells
Variations
This is a versatile appetizer that can be easily changed up for the seasons. Try these other combinations.
- Roasted garlic, a drizzle of olive oil, and fresh herbs
- Sliced pears, honey, and walnuts
- Make a thanksgiving version with cranberry sauce or chutney, candied pecans, and fresh rosemary
- Serve a savory version with roasted tomatoes, fresh basil, and balsamic reduction drizzle
- Baked Brie for fall – caramelized onions, bacon, and a maple syrup drizzle
- Try a desert version with fresh strawberries, and honey or a balsamic drizzle
- Apple butter, brown sugar, and a sprinkle of cinnamon
Baked Brie with or Without Pastry?
You can make this delicious baked brie with or without pastry. If you want to add a flaky pastry around the brie, try puff pastry, crescent rolls, or phyllo dough.
Firstly, roll out the dough of your choice, and place unwrapped brie in the middle. Add fig jam, caramelized onions, rosemary, and walnuts to the top and around the sides of the brie wheel.
Fold dough around the brie and press to seal. Put the pastry wrapped brie in a baking dish or smal skillet. Brush the pastry with egg wash. Bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted.
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Fig Jam Baked Brie with Caramelized onions
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Brie wheel
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons caramelized onions
- ¼ cup walnuts (chopped)
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
- apple sliced, sliced and toasted baguette, or crackers for serving
Instructions
- PREP: Preheat oven to 375°F. Unwrap brie and add to a small cast iron skillet or baking dish. Add fig jam, caramelized onions, walnuts, and rosemary on top of the brie.
- BAKE: Bake for 15-25 minutes, until brie is melted and oozes when cut into.
- SERVE: Serve with apple slices, baguette slices, crackers, etc.
Notes
- Make your own caramelized onions with this tutorial.
- Store leftovers in the refrigerator for 3-4 days.
- Reheat in the oven.
- Baked brie en croûte: Use a sheet of puff pastry, crescent roll, or phyllo dough. Roll out the dough and put the unwrapped brie in the center. Top with caramelized onions, jam, walnuts, and rosemary. Fold the dough around and press it to seal. Brush with egg wash and bake at 375°F for 20-25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and cheese is melted.
Equipment
- small cast iron skillet or oven safe dish
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Made a mini version of this and OMG!!! Insane! I have had baked Brie before, but never with fig jam, and wowwww – does it really elevate the recipe.
Agreed!!