If the name of this recipe alone doesn't make you want to jump up and get it in the oven, I don't know what else could convince you.
I was lucky enough to get this recipe from my friend, who got it from her friend...you got that? I knew when I heard about it at Thanksgiving, I absolutely had to have it. However, I do not know the true origin of this recipe.
I cannot begin to tell you how good this is. It's almost borderline dessert. The creamy, warm Brie with the sweet sauce is really, really unbelievable. I don't think you can celebrate the holidays without it. I'm not kidding.
You will want to use a large wheel of Brie to accompany all the sauce, not to mention there will not be enough for everyone if you make a small one.
This also only takes 15 minutes to throw together, it's the perfect appetizer for this busy time of year.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Start by carefully slicing the rind off the top of the Brie wheel, but do not remove completely. Bake for 15 minutes.
When the Brie is done baking, the top can be easily removed to expose the creamy cheese.
While the Brie is baking, in a medium saucepan, bring Kahlua and brown sugar to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until a syrupy consistency is made. Throw the pecans in for 2 minutes at the end to warm them through and completely cover with the sauce.
Remove the Brie from the oven (removing top rind) and pour Kahlua sauce over the Brie.
Serve with your favorite crackers. People will be begging you for the recipe.
Kahlua-Pecan-Brown Sugar Baked Brie
1 whole wheel of Brie (Costco sells a 19 ounce Brie wheel which is perfect for this recipe)
1 cup Kahlua
1 cup light brown sugar, packed
1 cup chopped pecans (I left mine whole because I like they way they look)
Accompaniment: crackers
Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Start by carefully slicing the rind off the top of the Brie wheel, but do not remove completely. Bake for 15 minutes. When the Brie is done baking, the top can be easily removed to expose the creamy cheese.
While the Brie is baking, in a medium saucepan, bring Kahlua and brown sugar to a boil and simmer for 10-15 minutes, until a syrupy consistency is made. Throw the pecans in for 2 minutes at the end to warm them through and completely cover with the sauce.
Remove the Brie from the oven (removing top rind) and pour Kahlua sauce over the Brie.
Serve warm with crackers.
One Year Ago: Chocolate Soufflé Cookies
-
Featured Products
-
-
Noble Pig Hats$17.00 -
-
Noble Pig Men’s T-Shirt$19.00 -
-
Noble Pig Coffee Mugs$16.00
-
This makes my mouth water!!! Almost sinful.
ok you had me at Khalua…and then I really fell in love…brown sugar and pecans too! OMG that brie looks amazing. I’d like to dive in head first!
Sorry I’ve been busy & away…now I’m jumping with joy to see what I’ve been missing. Oh yes, this is wonderful stuff Cathy!
I haven’t had brie enough ever to appreciate it, but it sure does always look good and this seems heavenly with the pecans!
Oh my gooodness, this is incredible, I mean literally incredible. I am serving tis for the holidays for sure…wow, wow, wow.
I just had brie with raspberry and orange sauce today, and it was very good. But this one with the beautiful shiny glazed pecans makes me want more! Call me a pig….but I can usually eat a few desserts at one sitting. lol
I don’t think I have ever had Brie, but have a holiday party that I thought I would make something new for-and with the Kahlua, pecans and brown sugar, well, I think I could love it!
*speechless*
We both can’t even believe how good this looks! It’s totally sinful, but this is the kind of bad one should look forward to.
Oh, you got me with the title and the photos and the description. All made my eye open wide and my mouth water. Beam me some now, please.
I’ll definitely add this to my baking plans! Thanks to you, Jody, and Jody!
Shirley
Oh gosh, those drippy sticky pictures are very convincing.
Looks. So. Yummy. !!!
my sister made something a lot like this for thanksgiving, only with a caramel sauce instead of the kahlua / brown sugar concoction. it was so good!
This is going to a party next week, so fabulous!!
I’m having trouble typing what with all the drool that is flowing from my mouth and all…
that looks just delectable!
Great! I’ve fried my computer from drooling on the keyboard! This looks A-MAZING! I can’t wait to try it!
This looks DELICIOUS! I can’t wait to try it!
Holy yum!
This recipe looks sensational and sinfully gooey! I have a sweet coffee flavored liqueur from Patron, which I am looking forward to trying in this recipe. Thanks for sharing!
Mmmrrrrroooowwwww! I love Brie, especially en croute (with whatever topping).
Oh Heavens this looks UNBELIEVEABLE!It is definitely one I’m going to try.
Thanks for sharing
Cheers
How did you know I needed a really yummy appetizer? Thank you. I truly enjoy your blog. You do such a great job encouraging me to cook great things. My family thanks you.
ohmygosh Cathy, this may be the “find of the year” recipe. I’ll be making this for Christmas Day = thanks for the recipe.
If this tastes as good as it looks it’s fantastic. OMG this is a beautiful appetizer!
Now this a true holiday appetizer…wow…none of tose carrot sticks for me, I’m bringing this to a party.
Good heavens, this looks incredible and your photos are amazing. Off to Costco, pdq.
That has Christmas Eve written all over it! YUMMY!
Goodness, that really look delicious!
i’ve seen baked brie more often than i can recall, but this is the most decadent, most appealing version yet. it’s just inspired. the main course would become completely useless.
My sister and I have been discussing various recipes for Baked Brie a lot recently and I think she’s decided to include it in her Christmas Eve appetizers so my mom can try it. This recipe just blows mine out of the water, though! Over the top!! I’m bookmarking on Delicious so we both have this recipe for future parties!
Oh my sweet lord
My first reaction to the title was “OH, LORD!”. Sounds sooooo decadent and delicious, I can’t wait to try it… of course, there are NO calories in this, right??
OMG, this looks sooooo gooood!!!! I think I may try it with walnuts, as I hate pecans. Also, one question; is this something that would sit well if people didn’t eat all of it right away immediately after it was prepared? Thanks Cathy!
Holy cow! This is a fantastic holiday appetizer Cathy. Rich, creamy and delicious – I love it.
Oh. Wow. What else can I say?
That just brought on a screen-licking moment. Wow. I love baked brie. I usually see it made with fruit, but this definitely tops that idea (No pun intended – okay, maybe I intended a little pun).
Your photograph almost made me fall out of my chair! WOW. Cheesy, sticky, nutty, sweet and savory all rolled up into one mouthful. GREAT recipe!
My Oh My! I had a feeling it would be dangerous to pop over here today. This looks outstanding! I can’t even imagine how fabulous it tastes!!
DAMN looks amazing – So glad that Kristy is coming over for Christmas Eve I will add this to her appetizer list!! hehehe
WOW! I can’t wait!
can I take this to a church party?
This is quite irresistable Cathy.
Baked Brie is a huge favorite at our house. Wow but with Khalua- now that is wonderful. Thanks for another brie recipe to add to my collection!
OMG!…I can’t type the letters BIG enough…lol!! That is heaven on a plate!
Bee Happy and Enjoy!
Brie with pecans and kahlua! I’ve got to try this!
This looks amazing! I think I NEED to make this! Yum!
Oh wow! That looks truly amazing. I love the combination of flavors.
Oh my…this looks so yummy! I was looking for a new appetizer recipe for New Years Eve and this might be THE ONE.
Wow…I made this on Christmas between meals and it was soooo delicious and easy! Big hit with everyone!!
Why can’t I print anything
Nice article with very good points. I will share it around.
Christmas is coming. Guys are worried about the presents for their girlfriends. Flowers? Chocolate? Dress? If you still send your girlfriends these gift, you are out of day.
Nowadays, people are fond of practical things as their gift, expecially girls. So what presents will you choose?
Choosing a gift wont be a tough thing for you any more if you know ugg. Ugg shoes are warm, comfortable, and soft. It can protect feet completely well. It can be ranged on the top list on your present choice.
Ugg classic tall boots go with jeans, ugg classic short boots go with jeans, or ugg ultra tall boots go with skirt can make a girl look more fashionable. If you are a guy who don’t know how to choose a gift, then, you can choose ugg boots. Your girls will feel happy for your considerate behavior.
I’ve just dribbled all over my lap because that looks so good. I’ve got to give that a try. Thank you
I made this for a group of friends tonight, and it was a big hit. Easy, beautiful, and SO delicious. Thanks! It’s going to be my new standard appetizer to take to parties and serve to guests!
I had a dream to begin my own business, but I did not earn enough amount of money to do that. Thank heaven my mate suggested to take the personal loans. Thence I received the small business loan and realized my old dream.
I usually serve brie with cracker, but I’m stuck on this one… maybe something a little saltier? Hmm.. unique suggestions would be great! Kudos for such a beautiful piece.
-Sonny
ioLite
I’ve made a version of this with a butter-brown sugar-pecan topping. Will definitely try it with Kahlua or Tia Maria!
A pretty accompaniment, especially during the holidays, is sliced Granny Smith and Rome or other red apples, leaving the peel on and alternating the colors around the brie. You can spritz a little lemon juice on the apple slices before arranging them, to keep them from browning.
YUMMMMM this is so delicious! i have made it at my house before using a 9oz wheel. I am considering bringing it to a holiday party this weekend. would it be okay to bake in the oven with the kahlua, pecan, brown sugar mixture on top???
i assume i can, but should i leave the top rind on the wheel?
I think you would have quite the mess if you did that.
This was amazing! Everyone loved it and asked for the recipe. I just have to decide whether to share it or just make sure I get invited to the next party.
Thanks…what a yummy recipe!
Drool worthy recipe….Yummmm
I am afraid I would eat this entire thing by myself! It looks so good Cathy!
Has anyone made this? If so what type of crackers to you serve with it to compliment the flavors?
Keebler Club Crackers
Hi there! I have been using this recipe for over twenty years but the original recipe I have calls for it to be served with Granny Smith sliced apples and very thin gourmet ginger snaps. The combo of the tart, cool and crisp apple and the spicy ginger snap brings this dish over the top!
I made this the other day and it was awesome! I did not have Kahlua so I used a cup of heavy whipping cream in its place. I am definitely making this again!
I showed this to my son and said “I should make this for Thanksgiving.” He says “YEAH YOU SHOULD!” I wish I could emphasize it so you could actually imagine how emphatic he was!
Great recipe!
I saw this several years ago in Southern Living. They suggested it be served with Ginger Snaps.
Many a generals’ wives have served this. It is amazing to taste and super easy to make.
This is to die for! I had a different version over Thanksgiving that had chopped and cooked bacon in the sauce. I wasn’t real excited about the bacon until I tried it! OMG!!! Out of this world wonderful!
Wow! This looks great! I’ve GOT to try this; after living in Paris, France for 2 years, brie is part of my life. This is a completely new way of serving it! Thanx for sharing!
Amazing- but a few guests said it was too sweet. If not using for dessert or cheese course, I suggest cutting the brown sugar to 1/2 or 1/4 cup. I did that the last time I made it and it was even better!
I used wedges of brie and put foil around the sides to keep the cheese from “blowing out.” 10-15 minutes wasn’t enough to get the Kahlua and sugar to a syrupy consistency. Next time I would reduce it longer.
Wow…what a perfect appetizer for the holidays – I can hardly wait to make it. Looks absolutely delicious!
I’ve died and gone to heaven. Thanks to pinterest, this is resurrected in all it’s glory – repinned!
Brie, brown sugar, Kahlua. OMG!!! YES!!!
I know, it’s ridiculous isn’t it? Huffington Post just named it one of it’s Top 10 Holiday Brie’s.
If there are leftovers, are they still good? Can it be reheated?
Never tried that.
I prepared this recipe on christmas. The recipe is delicious. The only comment I have is that the recipe makes way too much of the pecan drizzle, or whatever you prefer to call it. You would need a huge chunk of brie for all of that sauce. I also had a hard time properly cutting the rind according to the instructions, but now that I have looked at the photos, I think if I prepared it again it might be easier. I might prepare it again on new years eve, but i have not decided. If I do, I might prepare it with puff pastry.
also, it might be good to mention that it helps to let the sauce cool a little before pouring it onto the brie.
Did you use a large, 19 oz wheel of brie as the recipe indicates? The small, tiny ones are too small.
We had this absolutely wonderful brie yesterday as part of our New Year’s Eve grazing evening!! All of us could not stop nibbling at it – the salty sweetness was just over the top! Thanks for a great idea.
Thanks for letting me know!
And, I had leftovers of the topping, so topped 18-hour bread French Toast – oh my, it was wonderful. As with the salty cheese, the salty of the bacon with the French toast just made it great! I’m now thinking of making a cream cheese ice cream with brie added to the base and transforming the topping for ice cream. So much to do with this topping. Thanks again!
Made this recipe this weekend. My family dived in it was so good! Can’t wait for superbowl when I can fix it again!