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Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds and Berries

Posted: December 9, 2021 by lena gladstone | Updated: January 13, 2022

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This Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds, and Berries is an easy 10-minute appetizer you can serve for holiday parties, on charcuterie boards, or as a last-minute snack! Each slice is loaded with sweet, nutty, and cheesy goodness.

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overhead view of a wheel of brie topped with nuts and berries on a white serving plate.

Brie cheese with fig jam and almonds

This Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds, and Berries is a simple, yet beautiful way of serving brie cheese. Whether you choose to put it out as a show-stopping centerpiece at the holiday party or need a last-minute snack, this has everything you need to gather all of your loved ones together and set the stage at your celebration.

close up on a wheel of brie cheese topped with nuts and berries.

There is almost no effort involved with this recipe, as is consistent with most brie cheese appetizers. Simply top the wheel of brie cheese with storebought fig jam, almonds, berries, honey, and rosemary and you’re done! Your guests will hardly believe that this eye-popping snack took you less than 10 minutes to assemble.

A holiday party with brie cheese and fig jam calls for celebration! Make a batch of these Fizzy Pear Cocktails or Citrus Rosemary Spritzes for all of your guests to get the party going!

small white bowls of berries and nuts next to a wheel of brie cheese, herbs, and honey.

Ingredients you need

  • Brie cheese – This super creamy and soft cow’s milk cheese from France has notes of butter, nuts, and cream. This brie cheese appetizer is served at room temperature rather than baked or chilled so guests can easily enjoy a slice on a piece of bread or on crackers.
  • Fig jam – Keep things simple by using a storebought fig jam. After all, this is a quick and easy snack that you’ll want to devour right away!
  • Honey – Just a drizzle goes a long way!
  • Almonds – Toasted and chopped.
  • Berries – I used blackberries and blueberries but you could use raspberries, cherries, or cranberries instead.
  • Rosemary – For a beautiful garnish.

How to make brie with fig jam

This simple and show-stopping appetizer is very easy to put together. It’s ready to enjoy for the holidays or on a charcuterie board in less than 10 minutes:

  1. Toast the almonds.

    Place your almonds in a skillet over medium heat. Toast until they’re fragrant and darker brown. Watch them carefully so they don’t burn!

  2. Prepare the toppings.

    Take the brie out of the fridge so it can come down to room temperature. Cut some of the berries in half and keep others whole for contrast and texture. Chop the toasted almonds.

  3. Assemble the brie appetizer.

    Place the room temperature brie on a serving plate. Top with the fig jam, berries, nuts, a spring or two of rosemary, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with crackers or crostini and enjoy!

overhead view of a wheel of brie topped with nuts and berries on a white serving plate.

Can I bake the brie instead?

Absolutely! For a super creamy and warm snack, bake the wheel of brie with the fig jam and nuts on top in a 350ºF oven for about 10 minutes. Let it rest for 5 minutes, then add the rest of the toppings and serve.

Customize the toppings

You can top a wheel of brie with any sweet or savory toppings you love. Feel free to mix things up and use any of these toppings to make this party snack your own:

  • Instead of almonds – Use pistachios, cashews, walnuts, or pecans.
  • Instead of berries – Top the brie with figs, raspberries, pomegranate seeds, cranberries, pears, or cherries.
  • Add dried fruit – Sprinkle dried and chopped figs, cranberries, apricots, or dates on top or stir them into the jam.
  • Instead of fig jam – Replace it with cranberry sauce, date jam, apricot jam.
  • Add meat – Like prosciutto or bacon for salty and savory flavors.
  • To make it nut free – Replace the almonds with sunflower seeds or omit them entirely.

Frequently asked questions

How do you serve brie with fig jam?

Once the brie is assembled and on the platter, make sure you serve it with a cheese knife for easy slicing. Put out crostini, sturdy crackers, crusty bread, or sliced apples and pears so your guests can place each slice of cheese on something delicious.

What kind of jam goes well with brie cheese?

Fig jam is my top pick for brie cheese because its sweet and sour flavor brings out the cheese’s velvety smooth features. The luscious creamy cheese also pairs well with more acidic jams, like apricot jam, cherry preserves, and date jam.

What can I use instead of brie cheese?

The best alternative to brie is a wheel of camembert. Still a French cow’s milk cheese, camembert has a creamy texture but a stronger and earthier flavor compared to brie.

Can you eat the rind on a wheel of brie?

Absolutely! A wheel of brie is surrounded by a bloomy white rind which is completely edible.

close up on a wheel of brie cheese topped with nuts and berries.

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Did you try this Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds, and Berries? Don’t forget to tell me what you think in the comments below, or share a picture on Instagram! I love to share all of your recreations on my page.

overhead view of a wheel of brie topped with nuts and berries on a white serving plate.

Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds and Berries

4.9 from 13 votes
Prep Time: 10 minutes mins
Total Time: 10 minutes mins
Servings: 8 people
Author: Lena Gladstone
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This Brie with Fig Jam, Almonds, and Berries is an easy 10-minute appetizer you can serve for holiday parties, on charcuterie boards, or as a last-minute snack! Each slice is loaded with sweet, nutty, and cheesy goodness.

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

  • Place room temperature brie on a plate. Top with a few spoonfuls of fig spread.
  • Place berries on top. Cut some of the berries in half, keep some whole. Sprinkle with chopped nuts.
  • Add a few sprigs of rosemary and drizzle with honey. Serve with crackers.
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Keyword: appetizer, berries, cheese, christmas, holiday, nuts, starter, thanksgiving

Nutrition

Serving: 0g | Calories: 234kcal | Carbohydrates: 9g | Protein: 12g | Fat: 17g | Saturated Fat: 10g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 5g | Cholesterol: 57mg | Sodium: 358mg | Potassium: 121mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 7g | Vitamin A: 348IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 114mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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  1. Diana

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    5 stars
    Easy to assemble and delicious.

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  2. Emiliya

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    5 stars
    This one was a win for the holidays! So quick, easy, simple, beautiful, and definitely a crowd pleaser. Thank you for the pretty and tasty dish idea!

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    • lena

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      Thanks so much for giving this recipe a try Emiliya, I love to hear that it was enjoyed!

  3. Jolanta Ostrovetsky

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    5 stars
    Amazing recipe. Easy and so presentable. You can put any twist to it. Pair it with wine and boom. Thank you Lena for this great dish.

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    • lena

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      You are so welcome, glad you enjoyed the easy recipe.

  4. Rita

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    5 stars
    Love the combination of the flavors and it looks incredible! Definitely my favorite appetizer, not to mention how fast it comes together! Love it! ??

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  5. Irina Zhushma

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    5 stars
    Such an easy but show stopping appetizer! Great for family gatherings! Yum!

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  6. Marika Mig

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    5 stars
    I made this BRIE WITH FIG JAM, ALMONDS & BERRIES as part of my Thanksgiving charcuterie and let me just say.. it was the first to disappear! SO delicious. Also the presentation is so beautiful! 5 STARS!

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  7. Larissa

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    5 stars
    Lena. This is such a simple, yet so beautiful way of serving Brie – I’ve used this recipe many, many times now on my own charcuterie boards – and it ALWAYS provides that extra wow factor & has people gasp in awe… it’s truly beautiful- and I love that it only takes a few minutes to do. I often omit nuts – still turns out well. Thanks for sharing this creative idea <3

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  8. Angela

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    I made this amazing Brie recipe for Thanksgiving. It was so easy and was a total hit at our party. Everyone loved it and it was all gone by the end of the evening. I plan on making it for Christmas as well!

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