Baked Brie: an easy keto appetizer

Keto baked brie is the easiest and extremely delicious appetizer you can make for the upcoming holiday season!

Surprise your guests at a holiday party with these cheesy pulls or use it as an effortless keto dinner or lunch, paired with a side salad.

The great thing about this recipe is that, in just 15 minutes in the oven, you have a fantastic, melty gooey cheese to enjoy.

In this post, you will find instructions on how to make melted brie/camembert cheese, as well as several different topping options, for an unforgettable experience and a fantastic holiday appetizer for your next dinner party!

The recipe requires:

1 Ingredient

Active cooking time: 2 minutes

Total cooking time: 20 minutes

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Why you will love this!

  • Those delicious melty gooey cheese pulls
  • Great holiday appetizer for a dinner party or an easy, fast keto meal option
  • Easy recipe with only one main ingredient that you can find in any grocery stores
  • Versatile toppings
  • Keto-friendly recipe with only 0.5 g net carbs
  • Amazing end result with minimum effort
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Keto Baked Brie Recipe

Ingredients

For classic baked brie/camembert:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)

For baked brie with pecan nuts:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • Pecan nuts or other preferred nuts, roasted (optionally) 

For baked camembert with garlic and thyme/rosemary:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • Garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Rosemary/ thyme sprig

For caramelized onion topping with bacon bits:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • 1-2 yellow onions
  • 5 bacon strips

Equipment

To make baked brie you only need: 

  • Small baking sheet/dish 
  • Small piece of parchment paper 

How to make baked brie/camembert

Baked brie with pecan nuts

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (360 F)
  2. Remove the packaging from the cheese and place it in a baking dish lined with crumbled parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, you can roast the pecan nuts, if desired. For that, heat a dry skillet on medium, add raw nuts in a single layer, stir frequently to prevent burning, watch for color changes, remove from heat when fragrant and slightly darker, and transfer to a plate to cool completely. 
  4. After 15 minutes, check the cheese by gently pushing on the center of the brie, it should be very soft. When it reaches this state, remove it from the oven and serve immediately. 
  5. Enjoy a perfect low-carb appetizer! 
brie
baked brie with pecan nuts

Baked Camembert with garlic and thyme

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (360 F)
  2. Remove the packaging from the cheese and place it in a baking dish lined with crumbled parchment paper.
  3. Make the shallow cuts, creating a criss-cross pattern in the cheese.
  4.  Put garlic slices in between them, top with thyme, and drizzle some olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes. After 15 minutes, check the cheese by gently pushing on the surface, it should be very soft. When it reaches this state, remove it from the oven and serve immediately! 
  6. Enjoy those gooey cheese pulls and flavourful garlic aromas!
camembert with garlic and thyme
baked camembert

Baked brie/camembert with caramelized onion and bacon bits:

  1. Peel and thinly slice the onions. Cut the bacon strips into small bits.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon bits until they become crispy (5-7 minutes).  Once done, remove the bacon bits and set them aside.
  3. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced onions.
  4. Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. The key to caramelizing onions is to cook them low and slow to allow the natural sugars to develop. This process can take 20-30 minutes.
  5. Once the onions have turned golden brown and are soft and sweet, add the crispy bacon bits back to the skillet. Stir to combine and put on top of the brie. 

Feel free to adjust the quantity of onions and bacon based on your preferences and the amount of baked brie you’re preparing. 

Tips for the best results

  1. Gently transfer baked cheese from the baking dish to a serving dish using baking paper to prevent any spills.
  2. You’ll know that brie/camembert is ready when it puffs up and becomes irresistibly soft to the touch.
  3. Remember, these cheeses lose their gooey consistency quickly, so serve hot straight from the oven to enjoy the delightful, melty texture. Feel free to make the toppings ahead of time for a stress-free serving experience.
  4. Brie and Camembert are extremely good on their own. However, if you want to bring it to the next level, consider adding some toppings I mentioned in the post.

Keto topping variations

These are some delicious toppings to put on top of the brie: 

brie with pecan nuts

Keto crackers for scooping

flaxseed crackers recipe

FAQ

How to store leftovers and reheat baked brie?

  1. Store leftovers in an airtight container for a couple of days.
  2. Reheat in the microwave with a cover, using 30-second intervals for 1-2 minutes, or until it’s creamy and soft.

How to make “baked brie” in a microwave/on the stove and grill?

How to make ‘baked brie’ in a microwave:

  1. Remove all the packaging and place the brie cheese wheel on a microwave-safe plate.
  2. Heat on high for 1-2 minutes or until it’s very soft to the touch.
  3. Be attentive; if it becomes too puffy, turn off the microwave and leave the brie inside for a couple of minutes.

How to make it on the grill/pan:

Remove all the packaging and cook in a dry pan on medium heat for 3-5 minutes on both sides or until the center of the brie is soft.

What’s the difference between brie and camembert?

Brie and Camembert are both soft cheeses with similar structures, often interchangeable. However, there are key differences. Brie has a higher fat content (65%) compared to Camembert (45%) and is typically found in larger wheels. Camembert boasts a stronger, more intense flavor, while Brie is milder. Ultimately, both cheeses are excellent, and your choice can be based on your personal flavor preferences.

Brie nutritional value

 
Nutritional value per 100 g/3.5 oz:
 
Calories 334
 
Protein 21 g
 

Total carbohydrate 0.5 g

Dietary fiber 0 g

Total sugars 0.5 g

Net carbs 0.5 g

 

Total fat 28 g

Saturated fat 17 g

Cholesterol 100 mg

Sodium 629 mg

Potassium 152 mg

Disclaimer: The nutritional value provided is based on general information and should not be considered as a substitute for professional dietary advice or medical guidance. The values are derived from reputable sources, such as food databases or nutritional labels, but there may be variations in nutrient content depending on factors such as brand, preparation methods, and serving sizes.

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keto baked brie

Keto Baked Brie

Yield: 2
Prep Time: 1 minute
Cook Time: 20 minutes
Total Time: 21 minutes

Keto baked brie is the easiest and extremely delicious appetizer you can make for the upcoming holiday season!

Ingredients

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)

For baked brie with pecan nuts:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • Pecan nuts or other preferred nuts, roasted (optionally)

For baked camembert with garlic and thyme/rosemary:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • Garlic clove, thinly sliced
  • Rosemary/ thyme sprig

For caramelized onion topping with bacon bits:

  • Brie wheel (200 g-250 g/7-9 ounces) or Camembert wheel (120 g/4 oz)
  • 1-2 yellow onions
  • 5 bacon strips

Instructions

    Baked brie with pecan nuts:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (360 F)
  2. Remove the packaging from the cheese and place it in a baking dish lined with crumbled parchment paper. Bake for 15-20 minutes.
  3. Meanwhile, you can roast the pecan nuts, if desired. For that, heat a dry skillet on medium, add raw nuts in a single layer, stir frequently to prevent burning, watch for color changes, remove from heat when fragrant and slightly darker, and transfer to a plate to cool completely. 
  4. After 15 minutes, check the cheese by gently pushing on the center of the brie, it should be very soft. When it reaches this state, remove it from the oven and serve immediately. 
  5. Enjoy a perfect low-carb appetizer! 

Baked brie/camembert with garlic and thyme:

  1. Preheat the oven to 180 degrees C (360 F)
  2. Remove the packaging from the cheese and place it in a baking dish lined with crumbled parchment paper.
  3. Make the shallow cuts, creating a criss-cross pattern in the cheese.
  4.  Put garlic slices in between them, top with thyme, and drizzle some olive oil.
  5. Bake for 15-20 minutes. After 15 minutes, check the cheese by gently pushing on the surface, it should be very soft. When it reaches this state, remove it from the oven and serve immediately! 
  6. Enjoy those gooey cheese pulls and flavourful garlic aromas!

Baked brie/camembert with caramelized onion and bacon bits:

  1. Peel and thinly slice the onions. Cut the bacon strips into small bits.
  2. In a skillet over medium heat, cook the bacon bits until they become crispy (5-7 minutes).  Once done, remove the bacon bits and set them aside.
  3. In the same skillet with the bacon drippings, add the sliced onions.
  4. Cook the onions over medium-low heat, stirring occasionally. The key to caramelizing onions is to cook them low and slow to allow the natural sugars to develop. This process can take 20-30 minutes.
  5. Once the onions have turned golden brown and are soft and sweet, add the crispy bacon bits back to the skillet. Stir to combine and put on top of the brie. 

Feel free to adjust the quantity of onions and bacon based on your preferences and the amount of baked brie you’re preparing. 

Notes

  • You'll know that brie/camembert is ready when it puffs up and becomes irresistibly soft to the touch.
  • Remember, these cheeses lose their gooey consistency quickly, so serve hot straight from the oven to enjoy the delightful, melty texture. Feel free to make the toppings ahead of time for a stress-free serving experience
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