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A round of baked brie cheese topped with sweet fig jam, ready to serve

Effortless Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Pecans

This effortless baked brie with fig jam and pecans is a perfect appetizer. It features warm, gooey brie topped with sweet fig jam, crunchy pecans, and an optional drizzle of honey or maple syrup.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 6 people
Calories 350 kcal

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Oven-safe baking dish or parchment-lined baking sheet
  • Spoon

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients

  • 1 (8-16 ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
  • 1/4 to 1/2 cup fig jam or preserves
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
  • Drizzle honey or maple syrup optional
  • Sprig fresh rosemary for garnish optional

Instructions
 

Preparation

  • Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
  • Place brie in a small, oven-safe baking dish or on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
  • Spoon fig jam generously and evenly over the brie.
  • Sprinkle chopped pecans over the jam, if using.

Baking

  • Bake for 12-18 minutes until gooey and slightly bubbling.
  • Carefully remove from oven, then drizzle with honey or maple syrup and garnish with rosemary, if desired.

Serving

  • Serve immediately with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh fruit.

Notes

For best results, use a brie that is at room temperature before baking to ensure even melting.