Baked Brie with Fig Jam and Prosciutto
Serves 6
10 mins prep
30 mins cook
40 mins total
Baked brie with fig jam and prosciutto is a warm, savory appetizer with a balance of salty, sweet, and smoky flavors. The brie melts inside its crate, the spiced jam softens into the cheese, and the prosciutto turns crisp in the oven. It is simple to assemble, bakes beautifully, and feels impressive without extra work.
Preheat your oven to 400°F.
Prep the Brie: Cut a round piece of parchment paper about 1 inch larger than the brie. Place the brie on top of the parchment and press the whole thing into your brie crate. Set that into the top crate so that it is doubled up and the cheese is fully supported.
oz brie wheel
Score the Brie: Using a sharp knife, carefully cut shallow slits across the top of the brie, stopping before you reach the edges so the cheese stays contained while baking. Gently remove just the rind from inside the slits to create space for the spiced fig jam.
Spiced Fig Jam: In a small bowl, mix the fig jam, chipotle powder, and smoked paprika until fully combined. Spoon or pipe the spiced fig jam into each slit.
cup fig jam
tsp chipotle powder
tsp smoked paprika
Prosciutto Topping: Cut the prosciutto into small pieces and gently press it into the jam-filled slits with the back of a knife.
oz prosciutto
Bake and Finish: Place the brie and crate on a small baking sheet and bake for 25 to 35 minutes until the prosciutto is deeply golden and the cheese is melted but still holding its shape in the crate. Remove from the oven, drizzle with honey and finish with freshly chopped chives before serving.
honey
chives
