Melty Brie with Berries and Herbs Dip Recipe

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In just a few minutes you can have a melty cheesy, sweet and savory dip ready that will impress your guests. Brie and berries and herbs are the perfect pairing, truly a classic. Spread it on your favorite crackers and enjoy! It will be the star of your next get together.

Brie with Berries and herbs being served on crusty bread

Now let’s get right to the good stuff…

how to make melty brie with berries and herbs dip

INGREDIENTS:

Gather your ingredients and get ready to make this amazing dip, the perfect start to any meal. This post may include affiliate links. As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases.

  • 8 oz Wheel brie cheese
  • 6 oz Raspberries
  • 6 oz Blackberries
  • Honey
  • Fresh thyme

ingredient information:

  • Brie cheese: Brie has a super mellow flavor, which makes it perfect for pairing with almost any other flavors. It also melts easily, and we love a good cheese pull. In this instance, we didn’t choose to remove any of the wax covering, but you can choose to remove some, especially the top, if you choose.
  • Raspberries and blackberries: We love the look and flavor of raspberries and blackberries for this recipe, but you can change them out for any berry really. Even frozen berries will work if you let them thaw a bit before placing on the brie.
  • Fresh thyme: Not everyone is a fan of adding an herby flavor to the brie and berries. You can choose to leave this element our of the recipe if you choose. You can also replace it with fresh rosemary. In this case, never choose to swap the fresh for dried herbs as the flavor will overtake the other ingredients.
  • Honey: We love using local honey from the farmer’s market when it’s available, but we live in PA where the farmer’s markers are seasonal. So we just grab whatever’s at the grocery store. To top off your dip, you can also opt for hot honey instead for a bit of spice.

instructions:

Stick around to the end, and I’ll tell you how to customize this recipe.

  1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
  2. Place the wheel of brie in a small crock or in a pie plate.
  3. Score the top of the brie about ½ inch deep in a crisscross fashion.
  4. Place the berries on top and around the brie wheel.
  5. Sprinkle on some fresh thyme leaves.
  6. Cover and bake for 8 to 10 minutes until the brie melts.
  7. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey.
Brie with Berries and herbs being served on crusty bread
  • a wheel of brie in its package
  • scoring a wheel of brie
  • adding berries to the scored wheel of brie
  • adding fresh thyme to the berries on the wheel of brie
  • serving the melted brie with berries and herbs
  • serving the melted brie with berries and herbs

my recipe tips

  • Watch it: Brie melts so easily that it goes from being a wheel to a puddle in the blink of an eye. Keep a close eye on it and stop at the point of melting. As it cools, it will harden again. You can just pop it back in the oven for a few minutes to melt it again.

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🍽️ serving ideas

There are lots of things that you can dip into this delicious Brie with berries and herbs dip, but our favorite is some toasted crusty bread torn into chunks. You can also just use crackers, store made toasties, bagel chips or warmed flatbread or naan bread. If you want a healthier version, use some strawberries or sliced apples.

If you’re having a get together with lots of appetizers, this dip recipe is great alongside this strawberry basil cheesecake dip and this simple fruit dip. Then there will be a little something for everyone.

classic pairings

Brie paired with fruit is a classic pairing. You can change out the berries for other fruit, like figs, apricots, peaches, pears, etc. Often the fruit is then topped with an herb like rosemary or thyme and some honey and even nuts. We left our the added crunch for this recipe, but feel free to add some toasted pecans or chopped pistachios. Mix and match these classic elements to your liking.

start with the right tools

You can bake this brie in a pie plate or 2 quart baking dish, but you’ll get a much better result with the right tools to start…a brie wheel baking crock with a lid. It is the perfect size for the wheel of brie, bakes it to perfection and serves as a beautiful serving dish too. There are lots of styles and colors to choose from. Click HERE to see a few of our favorite options.

Brie with Berries and herbs being served on crusty bread

recipe notes

  • Tips: Check out my recipe tips above to help you get the best results for this super yummy dip.
  • Storage: Keep leftovers (if you even have any) covered in plastic wrap, in an airtight container or simply keep it in the crock in the fridge for up to 3 to 4 days. I don’t recommend freezing this dip.
  • Dip prep: You can prepare this dip ahead of time, but don’t put it in the oven until just before ready to serve.
  • Reheat: Since brie melts so easily, just pop the crock right back in the oven when you want to eat more of this delicious dip. You can also spoon out an individual serving and heat it in the microwave to enjoy the leftovers.

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