This easy grilled brie cheese appetizer is a delicious way to serve a wheel of brie! You’ll love the flavor combination with fresh cherries, balsamic and basil.
Easy Grilled Brie Cheese Appetizer
Looking for a delicious appetizer to serve at your next grill out? This easy grilled brie cheese appetizer IS IT! It’s ooey gooey cheesy goodness and served with grilled cherries for an amazing flavor combination.
why you’ll love it!
- Easy to make, especially if you’re already heating up the grill!
- Ready in 15 minutes
- Brie + fruit = amazing flavor combination
- Perfect dish to pass
Ingredients
You only need a few ingredients to make this amazing grilled brie cheese appetizer!
- Round brie
- Olive oil
- Fresh cherries
- Balsamic vinegar
- Fresh basil
- Fresh cracked pepper
How to Make Grilled Brie Cheese
Preheat & Prep Brie
Preheat the grill to 450℉. Drizzle olive oil onto both sides of the brie and place it into an 8×8-inch tin foil pan.
Add cherries
Next, sprinkle the cherries around the brie in the pan and place the pan on the grill over direct heat.
Grill Brie & Cherries
Grill with the lid off for 5 minutes. Then, flip the brie and place the lid on the grill. Grill over direct heat for another 5 minutes.
Serve & enjoy!
Remove the pan from the grill. Cut an X into the brie and gently fold back the triangles of rind on top. Drizzle on the vinegar and top with cracked pepper and torn basil. Serve with crusty breads or crackers.
Variations
Can’t find cherries? Blackberries, strawberries or sliced peaches will also work, and will have a similar sweet flavor profile.
Make it more savory: Substitute the cherries for grape tomatoes and onions.
How to Serve this Grilled Brie Cheese Appetizer
It’s time to get dipping, friends! Serve this grilled brie cheese appetizer with any of the following:
- crackers
- apple slices
- crostini
- Italian bread or any other crusty bread
- mixed nuts
#1 Tip for this Grilled Brie Cheese Appetizer
Choosing the correct brie is ESSENTIAL to this recipe! This recipe calls for a young brie wheel and that part is crucial. A younger brie will typically be more firm than an aged brie.
It is also important to use a whole uncut brie wheel to keep the brie contained while grilling. Local or imported bries that are cut or ripened to be served as is would turn into liquid on the grill.
FAQs
Can you grill brie cheese?
Absolutely! And we’re showing you how with this amazing grilled brie cheese appetizer the whole family will enjoy.
What should I serve with brie cheese?
Crusty breads and sweet fruits are perfect pairings for brie cheese.
Storage
This grilled brie cheese appetizer is best made and served immediately while it’s still warm! Should you have leftovers, let the grilled brie cool completely and store in an airtight container for up to 3 days.
To reheat: Place grilled brie back onto the grill until warm.
Grilled Brie Cheese Appetizer
Ingredients
- 8 oz. round brie
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 2 cups fresh cherries pitted and halved
- 3 tablespoons balsamic vinegar
- ¼ cup fresh basil torn
- ½ teaspoon fresh cracked pepper
Instructions
- Preheat the grill to 450℉.
- Drizzle olive oil onto both sides of the brie and place it into an 8×8-inch tin foil pan.
- Next, sprinkle the cherries around the brie in the pan and place the pan on the grill over direct heat.
- Grill with the lid off for 5 minutes. Then, flip the brie and place the lid on the grill. Grill over direct heat for another 5 minutes.
- Remove the pan from the grill. Cut an X into the brie and gently fold back the triangles of rind on top. Drizzle on the vinegar and top with cracked pepper and torn basil.
- Serve with crusty breads or crackers.
Tips & Notes
- This recipe uses a young brie wheel and that part is essential. A younger brie will typically be more firm. It is also important to use a whole uncut brie wheel. Local or imported bries that are cut or ripened to be served as is, would turn into liquid.
- If needed, firm strawberries would be a good alternative to cherries.
