Whipped Brie with Figs and Pistachios Recipe
A decadent and elegant appetizer featuring a creamy whipped Brie cheese layered with pistachios and fig jam, topped with fresh figs, honey, chives, and flaky salt. Served on crispy olive oil-fried baguette slices, this recipe is perfect for entertaining or a special treat.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: No-Cook
- Cuisine: French
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese Layer
- 1 wheel Brie cheese
- 4 oz triple cream Brie (rind removed)
- 2 oz cream cheese
Mix-ins and Toppings
- ¼ cup pistachios, finely chopped
- 2 tbsp fig jam
- 2 fresh figs, quartered (or to taste)
- 1 drizzle honey
- Chives, chopped
- 1 sprinkle flaky salt
- 1 tbsp pistachios, finely chopped (for garnish)
For Serving
- Baguette slices, fried in olive oil
Instructions
- Slice the Brie Crosswise: Place the wheel of Brie flat on a cutting board. Rub a little oil on a sharp knife and carefully slice horizontally through the middle of the Brie, as if cutting a bagel in half. Set the top half aside.
- Make the Whipped Brie: In a food processor, blend the triple cream Brie (with rind removed) and cream cheese until smooth and creamy. Divide the whipped mixture evenly into two separate bowls.
- Add Flavor: In one of the bowls, mix in ¼ cup of finely chopped pistachios and 2 tablespoons of fig jam until fully combined. Spread this flavored whipped Brie on the cut side of the bottom half of the Brie wheel. Place the top half over this layer, press gently, and use a butter knife or spreader to smooth the edges. Refrigerate for 20 minutes to help set the layers.
- Finish and Serve: Spread the remaining plain whipped Brie from the other bowl on top of the assembled Brie. Garnish with quartered fresh figs, a drizzle of honey, chopped chives, a sprinkle of flaky salt, and additional chopped pistachios. Serve immediately atop toasted baguette slices fried in olive oil for a crispy, flavorful bite.
Notes
- Removing the rind from the triple cream Brie before blending ensures a smooth texture without bitterness.
- Use a sharp knife rubbed with oil to get clean horizontal slices of Brie.
- For a crisp base, fry baguette slices in olive oil instead of just toasting.
- Chilling the Brie after assembly helps the layers set and makes spreading easier.
- Fresh figs can be substituted with dried figs if fresh are unavailable, but fresh add a juicier texture.
Keywords: whipped brie, fig jam, pistachios, appetizer, cheese spread, fresh figs, holiday appetizer
