Description
A delightful and elegant appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese topped with sweet fig jam, fresh berries, toasted almonds, and a drizzle of honey, garnished with aromatic rosemary. Perfect for entertaining or a sophisticated snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 16 oz brie cheese (room temperature)
- 2 tablespoons fig jam
- 2 tablespoons honey (for drizzling)
- 2 tablespoons almonds or hazelnuts (toasted and chopped)
- ¼ cup blackberries (halved)
- ¼ cup blueberries (halved)
- 1 sprig rosemary (chopped)
Instructions
- Prepare the Brie: Place the room temperature brie cheese on a serving plate. This will allow the cheese to soften and develop its creamy texture, perfect for spreading and topping.
- Add Fig Jam: Spoon two tablespoons of fig jam over the top of the brie evenly, spreading it gently to cover the surface. The sweetness of the fig jam complements the rich cheese beautifully.
- Arrange the Berries: Scatter the halved blackberries and blueberries over the fig jam, mixing whole and halved berries for texture and visual appeal.
- Sprinkle Nuts: Sprinkle the toasted and chopped almonds or hazelnuts over the berries, adding crunch and a nutty flavor contrast.
- Garnish with Rosemary and Honey: Chop a sprig of fresh rosemary and sprinkle it on top for an herbal note. Finally, drizzle two tablespoons of honey across the entire dish for additional sweetness and a glossy finish.
- Serve: Present the beautifully garnished brie with crackers or crusty bread for guests to enjoy immediately.
Notes
- Let the brie reach room temperature for at least 30 minutes before serving for optimal creaminess.
- Use toasted nuts to enhance flavor and texture.
- Fresh berries add color and freshness but can be substituted with dried fruits if unavailable.
- Honey can be replaced with maple syrup for a different sweetness profile.
- Serve immediately after assembly to prevent berries from releasing too much juice.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook / Assembly
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of recipe (approximately 75g)
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 12g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: Brie cheese, fig jam, appetizer, berries, almonds, honey, rosemary, easy recipe, party snack
