Simple indulgence, elegantly paired

There’s something undeniably decadent about a warm wheel of Brie, especially when it’s topped with golden toasted walnuts and garnished with fresh figs – especially from Don and Wendy’s backyard tree!

This simple yet luxurious appetizer captures the essence of late summer—rich, ripe, and meant to be shared. Pair it with a chilled glass of our Three Hills Cuvée Chardonnay for a moment of pure seasonal indulgence.

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Recipe

INGREDIENTS

  • 1 (8 oz) wheel of Brie
  • ¼ cup walnuts, roughly chopped
  • 2 tbsp honey (plus more for drizzling)
  • 1 tbsp unsalted butter
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
  • 2–3 fresh figs, quartered or sliced
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

SERVE WITH

  • Crackers or crostini
  • Apple, grapes, or pear slices

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.

Toast the walnuts: in a small skillet, melt butter over medium heat. Add chopped walnuts and toast for 2–3 minutes. Stir in honey, thyme (if using), and a pinch of salt. Remove from heat.

Prepare the Brie: place Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet or oven-safe dish. Score the top rind in a shallow crosshatch pattern.

Top the Brie: spoon the honeyed walnuts over the Brie.

Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the Brie is soft and melty.

Garnish and serve: arrange fresh fig slices on top just before serving. Finish with a drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of thyme or sea salt if desired.

Baked Brie with Walnuts & Fresh Fig on a plate with a women's hand dipping a cracker into the Brie