Irresistible Keto Brie Cheese Recipes: A Guide to Delicious Low-Carb Appetizers

For those embracing a ketogenic lifestyle, finding satisfying and flavorful appetizers can sometimes be a challenge. However, brie cheese, with its creamy texture and rich taste, is naturally keto-friendly. This article explores a variety of keto brie cheese recipes that are sure to delight your taste buds and impress your guests.

Why Brie is Keto-Friendly

Brie cheese on its own is 100 percent keto-friendly. It's a delicious and versatile cheese that fits perfectly into a low-carb diet.

Keto Baked Brie with Pecans and Berries

This recipe offers a delightful combination of creamy, melty cheese with the sweetness of berries and the crunch of pecans. It's an elegant appetizer that comes together quickly and is perfect for any occasion.

Ingredients:

• Brie wheel (you can adjust the size, keeping cooking time the same)
• Strawberries (measure carefully to stay within macros)
• Pecan halves
• Keto crackers or low-carb tortilla chips for serving (optional)

Instructions:

1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place the brie wheel in an oven-safe dish.
3. Arrange strawberries and pecans on top of the brie.
4. Bake until the brie is soft and melty, and the pecans are toasted.
5. Allow to cool for 10-15 minutes.
6. Serve immediately with keto crackers or low-carb tortilla chips.

Tips and Considerations:

• To Peel or Not to Peel: It's not necessary to peel the top of the brie before baking. The rind is edible and adds to the flavor and texture.
• Make-Ahead Option: While the components can be prepped in advance, baked brie is best served immediately after baking.
• Storage: Leftovers can be stored in the refrigerator for up to three days.

Keto Baked Brie with a Keto Crust

Wrapping brie in a keto-friendly crust adds a delightful textural element and allows for creative flavor combinations. Here are two variations:

1. Keto Pie Crust Brie

This recipe uses a homemade keto pie crust to encase the brie, creating a savory and satisfying appetizer.

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Ingredients:

• Brie wheel
• Keto pie crust (made with almond flour and coconut flour)
• Egg wash
• Pecans, garlic powder, and thyme

Instructions:

1. Whip up a batch of keto pie crust. A mixture of super fine almond flour and coconut flour works best.
2. Preheat oven to 350°F/180°C and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
3. Roll out pastry dough in between two sheets of parchment paper, lightly dusting with coconut flour as needed. Trim depending on the size of your brie (bake the trimmings into crackers!).
4. Scatter pecans, garlic powder, and thyme in the center of the pie crust.
5. Place brie wheel on top. Brush edges with egg wash and fold around the wheel, trimming excess dough as needed. If any breakage occurs, just patch it up by pressing the dough together, or adding a trimming if need be. But if the dough becomes unmanageable (i.e. it warms up too much), pop it in the freezer for 10 minutes before carrying on.
6. Place wrapped brie wheel onto prepared baking tray and freeze for at least 10 minutes (or overnight) prior to baking.
7. Brush with egg wash and bake for 27-30 minutes, until golden all over. Be sure to keep an eye out for excessive browning after minute 15-17, as coconut flour can brown too quickly (varying from oven to oven).

Tips and Considerations:

• Dough Handling: Work quickly and over a cool surface to prevent the dough from becoming too soft.
• Rolling Out: Use parchment or wax paper when rolling out the dough, as it can be fragile due to the lack of gluten.
• Cracking: The crust may crack slightly during baking due to the lack of gluten. Resting the dough overnight can lessen the cracking.
• Browning: Keep an eye on the crust while baking, as coconut flour can brown quickly.

2. Simplified Fat Head Dough Brie

This recipe utilizes a simplified "Fat Head" dough, made with mozzarella and almond flour, for a quick and easy crust.

Ingredients:

• Brie cheese
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• Optional: Mushrooms and bacon

Instructions:

1. Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional).
2. Place the shredded mozzarella in another bowl and microwave for 50-70 seconds, checking once or twice, or melt on the stove over a low heat.
3. In a bowl, mix your almond flour and baking powder.
4. Mix your mozzarella and almond flour until it has the consistency of dough.
5. Quickly place the dough between two pieces of parchment paper and roll it into a circle using a rolling pin.
6. Place your brie cheese into the center of the dough.
7. Top the brie with the mushrooms and bacon.
8. Using a knife, make a cut in the dough from the brie to the outside. Make similar cuts around the entire brick of cheese.
9. Take an individual piece of dough and bring it up onto the top of the brie/mushrooms/bacon.

Tips and Considerations:

• Nut-Free Alternative: For a nut-free option, use flax meal instead of almond flour.
• Sogginess: The bottom of the crust may become soggy with some ingredients.
• Freezing: Freezing the brie wheel for about an hour before wrapping it in the dough can make it easier to handle.

Keto Baked Brie with Raspberry Chia Jam

This recipe combines the creamy richness of brie with the sweet and tangy flavor of raspberry chia jam, all wrapped in a keto-friendly crust.

Ingredients:

• Brie wheel
• Low-Carb Raspberry Chia Jam (or any low-carb jam of choice)
• 1 cup + 2 tbsp shredded mozzarella (low-moisture, part-skim)
• 1/2 cup almond flour
• Optional: 1-2 tbsp crumbled walnuts

Instructions:

1. Prepare the Low-Carb Raspberry Chia Jam or use any low-carb jam of choice. If you don't have any, this will take an extra 20 minutes.
2. Optionally (recommended), freeze the brie wheel for about an hour before wrapping it around it.
3. Preheat the oven to 180 °C/ 355 °F (fan assisted), or 200 °C/ 400 °F (conventional).
4. Place the shredded mozzarella in another bowl and microwave for 50-70 seconds, checking once or twice, or melt on the stove over a low heat.
5. Using a fork, combine well until you create dough.
6. Roll the dough out between 2 sheets of parchment paper until large enough to wrap around the brie (I used a silicon mat and silicon rolling pin).
7. Place the brie in the centre of the dough and top with the chia jam.
8. Wrap the dough around the cheese to create a parcel and pinch with your fingers to close.
9. Remove from the oven and let it cool down for 5 minutes before cutting.

Keto Baked Brie with Sugar-Free Caramel Pecan Sauce

This recipe elevates baked brie to a whole new level with a decadent sugar-free caramel pecan sauce. It's sweet, savory, and incredibly easy to make.

Ingredients:

• Brie wheel
• Sugar-free caramel pecan sauce (made with Swerve and BochaSweet)
• Additional pecan halves for garnish
• Rosemary or thyme for garnish

Instructions:

1. Prep the caramel pecan sauce according to the directions. Stir in the additional pecan halves and let the sauce cool 10 to 20 minutes. See recipe notes.
2. Preheat the oven to 350F and place the brie in a baking dish with sides at least 1 inch high.
3. Bake 15 to 20 minutes, until the top is soft to the touch.
4. Remove and pour the sauce over the brie.
5. Garnish with rosemary or thyme and serve.

Tips and Considerations:

• Sweeteners: A brown sugar replacement like Swerve gives the sauce the right flavor, and BochaSweet helps it stay soft and gooey for longer. You can replace the BochaSweet with allulose or xylitol.
• Serving: This dish is best served hot, so get it out on the table as soon as it’s ready.
• Make-Ahead Option: You can make the praline sauce ahead and rewarm it gently in a pan before serving.

Other Keto Brie Topping Ideas

The possibilities for keto brie toppings are endless. Here are a few more ideas to inspire you:

• Chopped Nuts, Garlic, and Herbs: Combine your oil, garlic, nuts, and herbs in a bowl. Use this to add flavor to your brie after baking.
• Bacon and Mushrooms: Top the brie with cooked bacon bits and sautéed mushrooms for a savory twist.
• Sugar-Free Cranberry Sauce: For a festive flavor, try topping your baked brie with sugar-free cranberry sauce.

Serving Suggestions

Once your keto baked brie is ready, you'll need something to scoop it up with. Here are some keto-friendly options:

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• Keto Crackers: Homemade keto crackers made with almond flour are a great choice.
• Low-Carb Tortilla Chips: These provide a crispy and satisfying crunch.
• Keto Focaccia Bread: Toasted slices of keto focaccia bread are perfect for scooping up the gooey cheese.
• Keto Sesame Crackers: These offer a nutty and flavorful alternative.
• Real Phat Crackers: This is a great store-bought option.

Choosing the Right Brie

Brie is sold in small to large “rounds” encased in a powdery, white edible rind. For use in a recipe like this, we find that a double cream (double crème’) brie is just fine. As you would guess from the names, a “triple cream” brie uses even more whole cream, so the end result is even creamier. Honestly save the triple crème brie for your cheese board and eat it straight up!

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