Up your appetizer game with a quick and easy recipe for creamy Whipped Brie topped with a drizzle of honey or jam.
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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. As you can see below, the mixture starts out a little chunky and yellowish (left), but will eventually lighten significantly in color and become velvety smooth (right).
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:
- Toasted pistachios and hot honey
- Strawberries and balsamic syrup
- Candied pecans and maple syrup
- Roasted grapes and EVOO with thyme
- Red pepper jelly and microgreens
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.
- Topping Variations:
- Roasted grapes and extra-virgin olive oil with thyme: Toss red grapes in olive oil and roast at 400°F for 15 minutes until blistered before adding to the brie. Drizzle with olive oil and garnish with fresh thyme.
- Strawberry balsamic: Use a balsamic glaze (reduction) rather than thin vinegar for the best texture.
- Toasted pistachios and hot honey: Toast the nuts in a dry pan for 2–3 minutes until fragrant to unlock the best flavor.
- Candied pecans and maple syrup
- Red pepper jelly and microgreens
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Hello
Can you mix brie and bouserin cheese together
Absolutely, Roy!
Question : which Brie do you use – single – double or triple cream Brie? We just had this at an Italian restaurant this weekend and it was amazing so I went searching for a recipe and found this. The one we had was so buttery I’m thinking double cream but maybe not? It was still soft and pliable pulling the leftovers out the of the fridge.
Hi Doni! I’ve made it with all varieties and any of them work!
I have whipped the Brie (turned out beautifully). I’m going to fill tiny tart shells with it and top with a Christmas jam for a tea tomorrow.. if I fill the shells tonight and refrigerate, then bring to room temp tomorrow before serving will they still be of a whipped consistency? Or should I Re whip in the am before filling the shells? Thank yiu!
I’m so glad to hear that the whipped brie turned out great for you, Linda! I have not tested refrigerating the whipped brie before serving but it might harden. Let me know if you tried it and how it turns out!
did you put cracked pepper on it in the picture?
have you tried with a truffled honey? Thinking about making it for next week!
Hi, Whitney! Yes, in the post we put freshly cracked black pepper on top. I have not tried with a truffled honey but it sounds great! Let me know if you try it!
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.
One of my favorite appetizers is a brie cranberry dip, but my kiddos do not like brie. I am trying to find a happy medium…Would it work to whip this with cream cheese to lighten the strong flavor of brie?
Absolutely, Rebecca! That will mellow out the Brie flavor but still maintain the creaminess.
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! :)