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This brie cake is made by layered a wheel with whipped cherry jam and then stacking to form a stunning appetizer. It’s finished with more whipped topping, bing cherries and pistachios. This recipe is the perfect edible gift and a fun appetizer for your company.
About the Taste
This appetizer combines brie, cream cheese and cherry jam to create a sweet, savory, with a hint of tart from jam all whipped up until it is as light and fluffy as a buttery cloud. Then you stuff all of that in between brie wheel topped with nutty pistachios and bada bing cherries. This appetizer is like nothing you or your company has seen before. They’re super easy to make and you need to make them ahead of time, so they’re great for company. They’re also great edible gifts for your friends and I found the cutest gift boxes that fit them perfectly.
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Prep the Ingredients
The Brie Wheel
- Keep the main brie wheel in the fridge until you’re ready to slice it. Then use a sharp knife for the cleanest cut.
- Peel the rind off the triple cream brie while it is still cold and firm.
- Allow the rindless triple cream brie and the cream cheese to come entirely to room temperature before blending. Whipping them cold will break the emulsion and make it oily, while room temperature cheese guarantees a perfectly stable, lush texture.
- Chop the pistachios and measure out the cherry jam and dried cherries for the filling.
- Pull the decorative cherries from their syrup, pat them completely dry with a paper towel, and trim the stems to an even length so they are ready for the aesthetic topping.
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Ingredient Swaps
- Brie Wheel: A same-size camembert works well if brie wheels are limited. The flavor will be slightly stronger, but the texture and structure remain intact.
- Triple Creme Brie: Regular brie is a solid substitute if triple creme isn’t available. The whipped mixture will be a bit less rich but still smooth and spreadable.
- Cream Cheese: Mascarpone can be used in place of cream cheese for a softer, more delicate finish. The whipped mixture will be slightly looser but still stable.
- Cherry Jam: Any good-quality cherry jam works here, especially one with whole fruit. Avoid overly loose or syrupy jams, which can soften the structure.
- Dried Cherries: Chopped dried sour cherries or dried cranberries are both reliable alternatives. Expect a slightly more tart bite with either swap.
- Pistachios: Toasted almonds or hazelnuts can be used if pistachios aren’t available. The flavor shifts slightly, but the crunch still balances the creamy base.
- Bada Bing Cherries: Amarena cherries are an excellent substitute and hold their shape well. Maraschino-style cherries are sweeter and softer but still work visually.
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- Dirty Martini-Style Brie Cake: A bold, savory brie cake layered with whipped blue cheese brie, and then topped with blue cheese stuffed olives and chives.
- Fig and Pistachio Brie Cake: This brie wheel is layered with a whipped fig jam pistachio brie, then finished with fresh figs and honey for a creamy, sweet, and savory appetizer.
- Truffle Brie Cake: A layered brie cake filled with whipped truffle brie, finished with a shaved truffle that looks like a flower and truffle salt for deep, savory cheese appetizer.
Nadia’s Tips
- For the ultimate cloud-like texture, let the triple cream and cream cheese come entirely to room temperature before whipping. Blending them cold breaks the emulsion and leaves you with an oily, separated mess. Softened cheese whips up perfectly lush and stable.
- Use a small offset spatula or the back of a warm spoon to smooth the plain whipped brie over the top. It gives you clean, sharp edges so it genuinely looks like a flawless mini bakery cake.
- Assemble and stuff the center of the brie, wrap it tightly, and keep it in the fridge. When it is time to serve, frost the top, add your gorgeous cherry toppings, and you are set.
The Perfect Pairings
Carajillo Martini: A shaken coffee-inspired martini made with espresso, vodka, and Licor 43, offering a smooth, slightly sweet coffee-cocktail twist that’s perfect for after dinner or cocktail hour.
Stuffed Onions with Lamb and Port Wine Sauce: Tender baked onions wrapped around seasoned ground lamb and cheese, simmered in a rich port wine sauce and finished with fresh herbs and balsamic notes.
Butter Lettuce Salad with Fennel and Manchego: A bright, simple salad of soft butter lettuce and crisp shaved fennel tossed in a lemon-honey Dijon dressing and topped with nutty aged manchego.
Amaretto Peaches: Sautéed peaches caramelized with amaretto and rum, served warm with rich vanilla ice cream and crunchy toasted almonds for a decadent dessert finish.
Brie Cake with Cherry Whipped Brie FAQ
Yes. You can assemble the brie cake completely, wrap it well, and refrigerate it until serving. Add the cherries and pistachios right before it goes out so everything looks fresh.
This is served cold. It’s assembled and chilled, not baked, which keeps the brie creamy and sliceable instead of melted.
Crisp crackers, toasted baguette slices, or anything with a little crunch works well. You want something sturdy enough to scoop and slice cleanly.
Yes. The cherries can be swapped for other jams or fruits, but keep the balance in mind. You want something bright to cut through the richness of the brie cake with cherries and whipped brie.
Equipment
- 2 bowls
- spreader
Ingredients
- 1 brie wheel
- 6 oz triple creme brie, room temp
- 2 oz cream cheese, room temp
- 2 tbsp cherry jam
- 2 tbsp dried & sweetened cherries, chopped
- ¼ cup pistachios, chopped, divided
- 10 bada bing cherries in syrup, with stem, pitted
- flaky salt
- honey, to taste
Instructions
- Slice the Brie Crosswise: Place the wheel of brie flat on your cutting board and carefully slice horizontally through the middle of the brie. Set the top half off to the side.1 brie wheel
- Make the Whipped Brie: In a food processor, blend the triple cream brie (rind removed) with the cream cheese until smooth. Divide the mixture into two bowls. To one of the bowls mix in the cherry preserves, dried cherries, and half of the chopped pistachios to make your whipped cherry brie.6 oz triple creme brie, 2 oz cream cheese, 2 tbsp cherry jam, ¼ cup pistachios, 2 tbsp dried & sweetened cherries
- Make the Brie Cake: Spread the whipped cherry brie on the cut side of the bottom brie slice, then place the top half over it. Press gently and, using a butter knife or a spreader, clean up around the edge, smoothing the whipped brie. Refrigerate 30 minutes to set.
- Finish and Serve: Spread the remaining plain whipped brie from the other bowl on top. Sprinkle the top with the rest of the pistachios. Remove the cherries from the syrup and pat them dry with a paper tower. Trim the stems so they are even and then arrange the cherries on top. Chill for another 30 minutes uncovered. Right before serving, top with flaky sea salt and drizzle with honey. Serve with toasted baguette slices and enjoy!10 bada bing cherries in syrup, flaky salt, honey
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Nutrition
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What size Brie wheel are you using for your recipes. I have access to several sizes: 2.2lb, 16oz, and 8oz.
Hey Jenee, I use an 8 oz brie. But thank you for asking this. I’ll add it on the recipe card too!