Baked Brie With Caramelized Onions (Printable)

Silky baked brie topped with caramelized onions and toasted pecans; serve warm with baguette or crackers.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese & Dairy

01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) brie cheese

→ Onions

02 - 2 medium yellow onions, thinly sliced
03 - 2 tablespoons unsalted butter

→ Pecans

04 - 1/2 cup pecan halves or pieces

→ Flavorings & Condiments

05 - 1 tablespoon brown sugar
06 - 1/2 teaspoon sea salt
07 - 1/4 teaspoon freshly ground black pepper
08 - 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
09 - 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar

→ To Serve

10 - 1 baguette or assortment of crackers, sliced

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or prepare a small ovenproof dish.
02 - In a large skillet over medium heat, melt the butter. Add the thinly sliced onions, sea salt, and black pepper. Cook, stirring frequently, until the onions are soft and deeply golden brown, about 18 to 22 minutes. Stir in the brown sugar and balsamic vinegar, if using, and continue cooking for 2 to 3 more minutes until the mixture becomes syrupy. Remove from heat and set aside to cool slightly.
03 - While the onions cook, toast the pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3 to 4 minutes, stirring often, until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and roughly chop.
04 - Remove the brie from any outer packaging, keeping the rind intact. Place the wheel on the prepared parchment-lined baking sheet or in the ovenproof dish.
05 - Spoon the caramelized onions evenly over the top of the brie. Sprinkle the toasted chopped pecans and fresh thyme leaves over the onions. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and gooey but not bursting out of its rind.
06 - Carefully transfer the baked brie to a serving platter using a spatula. Serve immediately with sliced baguette or an assortment of crackers alongside.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It transforms three simple ingredients into something that looks like it came from a fancy cheese shop.
  • You can prep the onions ahead of time and bake the brie right before guests arrive.
  • The sweet and savory combination works with almost any drink you are serving.
02 -
  • Do not skip stirring the onions frequently because they can go from perfectly golden to charcoal in under a minute.
  • Keep the rind on the brie because it acts as a natural container that holds the melted cheese together.
03 -
  • You can caramelize the onions up to three days ahead and refrigerate them, which turns party day prep into just assembling and baking.
  • Watch the brie closely during the last few minutes in the oven because every wheel behaves slightly differently depending on its size and temperature.

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