Baked Brie with Blistered Cherry Tomatoes and Thyme
This baked brie with cherry tomatoes is completely irresistible. A savory baked brie with slow roasted cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, thyme and a drizzle of honey make this a simple appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 pt. cherry or grape tomatoes
- 1 shallot finely diced
- 2 cloves garlic chopped
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil divided: 2 tablespoons for tomatoes, 1 tablespoon for top of brie
- 2 teaspoons fresh thyme leaves
- ¾ teaspoon flaky sea salt more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon freshly ground black pepper more to taste
- ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes optional
- 1 wheel brie
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 3 sprigs thyme optional for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F. Combine cherry tomatoes, shallots, garlic, half of the olive oil, red pepper flakes, thyme, ¾ teaspoon salt and the black pepper in a small baking dish or cast iron skillet and toss.
- Bake tomato mixture for 10-15 minutes and then remove from the oven.
- Carefully score a circle in the top of the brie, cutting at an angle making sure NOT to slice all the way through to the other side.
- Place brie in the middle of your baking dish, making sure the scored side is facing up. (Careful not to burn yourself!) Drizzle with remaining 2 tablespoons of olive oil. Optionally, top with a few sprigs of thyme to Place it back in the oven. Bake brie and tomatoes for 20-25 minutes or until the top of the brie.
- Serve immediately, BUT before diving in, drizzle with honey and a pinch of salt and then peel off the top of the brie. Scoop the cheese up with baguette slices, crostini, or crackers, spooning cherry tomatoes over the top of the cheese, and enjoy!
Notes
Remember: The exact baking time may vary depending on your oven and the size of the brie wheel, so use visual cues to determine when it's is ready.
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