Up your appetizer game with a quick and easy recipe for creamy Whipped Brie topped with a drizzle of honey or jam.
You may be familiar with whipped feta, but have you ever tried whipped Brie? This game-changing appetizer is my new quick and easy go-to for snacking and all things charcuterie.
It’s as simple (and, as I found out, as complicated) as whipping Brie cheese until it becomes pillowy soft. So you just toss some Brie into a stand mixer and crank it on, right? That’s a “yes,” that also comes with a “but…” You’ll need a few pro tips to guarantee success!
How to Whip Brie Cheese
There are two steps to this simple recipe:
- Step 1: Removing the Rind
- The Brie should be cold so that it’s easier to trim off the rind.
- A serrated knife works best for this step.
- Step 2: Beating the Brie
- The Brie should be at room temp so that it mixes more smoothly
- Attempting this technique with less than three (8-oz.) wheels of Brie will not lead to success! You need enough cheese so that it can (for lack of a better description) blend with itself and become smooth, airy and extra-creamy.
- It will take a full 10 minutes beating in the stand mixer for the Brie to reach the ideal texture. It will also lighten significantly in color (pictured below).
Toppings for Whipped Brie
Remember all of the variations on butter boards? A bowl of Brie is your blank canvas! A few of my favorite toppings include:
- Fresh herbs (thyme or rosemary)
- Fresh berries (strawberries, blueberries or raspberries)
- Roasted grapes
- Toasted nuts (walnuts or pecans)
How to Use Whipped Brie
Two ideas immediately came to mind when I thought of ways to enjoy Brie beyond dipping and dunking into it as an appetizer:
- Whipped Brie Mashed Potatoes
- Whipped Brie Grilled Cheese
- Whipped Brie Pizza
- Whipped Brie Mac and Cheese
… and I’m just getting started! I have not yet ventured beyond the appetizer realm with this creation, but you better believe I am up for the challenge. Stay tuned!
Ingredients
- 3 (8-oz.) wheels Brie cheese, cold
- Honey or jam, for garnishing
- Toasts or crackers, for serving
Instructions
- Using a serrated knife, remove the entire rind from each wheel of Brie. Let the cheese come to room temp then add it to the bowl of a stand mixer fitted with a paddle attachment.
- Beat the cheese on medium speed until it becomes smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed, about 10 minutes. (See Kelly's Notes.)
- Transfer the whipped Brie to a serving plate then drizzle with honey or jam and serve with toasts or crackers for dipping.
Kelly's Notes:
- Do not try to halve this recipe. You need a minimum of three wheels of Brie so that it beats together in the stand mixer bowl and becomes light and pillowy.
- The Brie will be very stiff once you start beating it. After 10 minutes, it will lighten in color and texture.
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Hi Kelly, My name is Jean. I haven’t made the brie get I was wondering if it could be made the night before then take it out of the fridge and serve it at room temperature?
Hi Jean! Yes, but you’ll want to bring it back to room temp and likely have to re-whip it before serving.
Very good and SUPER easy. We simply whipped it up and put it in a bowl. We drizzled some honey over it and it was fabulous! We made it with dinner for soup night. Will be making again.
Yessss! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Melissa!
Can I use a regular blender?
I wouldn’t recommend using a blender, as there’s no liquid in this recipe so the blade won’t spin.
I was able to use a hand mixer and it worked great. And I did 2 wheels without a problem that way.
Excellent! I’m so thrilled you enjoyed the recipe, Emily!
Can’t wait to try this. Wonder if I can do it the day before and serve the following day? Would it soften after being in the fridge?
Hi Rachel! That should work, however, it will harden similar to butter. Remove from the fridge and let the cheese warm to room temp before serving.
Amazing I put it in cuisinart food processor for a few minutes topped with apple jam & sliced almonds
Will never bake Bri again. This is is much easier to serve!!!
YUM! I’m so glad you enjoyed the recipe!
I love Brie and this recipe looks amazing! I would have never thought about whipping Brie. Can’t wait to try this!!
I hope you enjoy the recipe, Pat! It’s so dang good! :)