Skillet Baked Brie with Tomatoes and Figs

Name: Skillet Baked Brie with Tomatoes and Figs
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 15 min
Total time: 20 min
Yield: 4 servings
Cuisine: American
Ingredients: 2 tbsp olive oil; 1 pint cherry tomatoes; 2 cloves garlic, minced; salt, to taste; 1 (8 oz) wheel of brie; 4-5 dried figs, halved; 1/4 cup fresh basil leaves; 1 tbsp balsamic glaze; 1 baguette, sliced for serving

This skillet baked brie combines a melted wheel of creamy cheese with roasted cherry tomatoes, jammy figs, and fresh basil for an elegant appetizer that comes together in under 20 minutes.

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Total

20 min

Servings

4

Difficulty

Easy

Est. Cost

$19–$31

Recipe Source

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Ingredients

2 tbsp olive oil
1 pint cherry tomatoes
2 cloves garlic, minced
salt, to taste
1 (8 oz) wheel of brie
4-5 dried figs, halved
1/4 cup fresh basil leaves
1 tbsp balsamic glaze
1 baguette, sliced for servingoptional

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Instructions

1
Pour olive oil into a cast iron skillet over medium-low heat.
2
Add the cherry tomatoes, minced garlic, and a pinch of salt to the skillet.
3
While the tomatoes cook down, score the top of the brie wheel in a criss-cross pattern.
4
Add the halved dried figs to the skillet and stir to combine.
5
Once the tomatoes have started to soften and burst, make a well in the center of the skillet.
6
Place the scored brie wheel into the well.
7
Cover the skillet and cook until the brie is nice and melty.
8
Remove from heat and garnish with fresh basil leaves.
9
Drizzle with balsamic glaze.
10
Serve immediately with sliced baguette for dipping.

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Tips & Notes

Pro tips

Pat the brie wheel dry before placing in the skillet to help it bake evenly without excess moisture on the surface.
Distribute tomatoes and figs around the brie rather than on top so they roast and caramelize while the cheese bakes.
Watch the oven closely in the final minutes; brie goes from perfectly creamy to broken and weeping quickly.
Drizzle balsamic glaze and scatter fresh basil immediately after removing from the oven while the brie is still warm and soft.

Substitutions

dried figs → fresh figs, dried apricots, or dates (adjust quantity; fresh figs need less cooking time)
cherry tomatoes → grape tomatoes or halved roma tomatoes (timing remains the same)
fresh basil → fresh parsley or arugula (add after baking for freshness)
balsamic glaze → aged balsamic vinegar or fig balsamic (use sparingly as it's more intense)

Storage & make-ahead

Best served warm and fresh. Leftovers can be refrigerated for up to 2 days and gently reheated in a 300°F oven for 5 minutes.

Equipment

cast iron skillet (8-10 inch preferred)

Common Questions

Can I make this ahead of time?

Yes, assemble the skillet with tomatoes, figs, and garlic up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate covered, then bake just before serving. Add 5 minutes to baking time if starting from cold.