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This whipped brie dip swirls silky brie and cream cheese with spicy berry jam – the kind of holiday appetizer that works twelve months a year, because cheese season never ends.
This is part of my Just A Bite series, episode 20 – and I really fell in love with this one. The creamy whipped brie and spicy berry combo is delicious. She’s absolutely gorgeous in all her festive glory, and this brie and jam appetizer is surprisingly easy to make. Check out the Prep Your Ingredients section for make-ahead tips.
Why You’ll Fall For This Whipped Brie Jam Dip
Because this brie appetizer is the perfect balance of whipped, creamy brie paired with a jam that’s herbal, fruity, and carries a little heat. That’s why you’ll fall for it. And when you spread it over a warm piece of bread? It’s the perfect vessel for getting all that goodness exactly where it belongs.
Table of Contents
- Why You’ll Fall For This Whipped Brie Jam Dip
- Prep Your Ingredients: Whipped Brie Dip
- Substitutions and Variations
- Ingredient Swap: Whipped Brie and Spicy Berry Jam Dip
- Flavor Twist: Similar Holiday Appetizer Recipes
- The Perfect Pairings
- Whipped Brie and Spicy Berry Jam: Q and A
- Chef Nadia’s Tip
- Whipped Brie Jam Dip – Creamy Cheese and Spicy Berry Jam Recipe
Prep Your Ingredients: Whipped Brie Dip
The Whipped Brie Dip
Brie | Cream Cheese | Food Processor
Start by removing the rind from your brie – the easiest way is to chill it for about 15 minutes, then use a small, sharp knife to shave off just the thin white layer, leaving as much creamy cheese as possible.
Tip: Blending while the brie is still slightly cold gives you the fluffiest texture.
The Spicy Berry Jam
Berry Jam | Salsa Macha | Lemon Zest | Rosemary | Honey | Cooling Tips
Spicy Berry Jam: Stir everything together (you can swap the salsa macha for chipotle adobo if that’s what you have) and bring to a gentle simmer for 5–6 minutes, just until it thickens slightly.
Cooling: Place the jar in a bowl of ice water to help it set faster, or chill it in the fridge until thickened -cooling it quickly locks in the color and keeps the flavors bright.
Pipe and Plate
Piping Bags | Make-Ahead | Plating
Piping Bag: The easiest way to fill your piping bags is to set them inside a tall glass and fold the edges over the rim. Then, just spoon in your mixtures – doing this keeps your hands clean and your counter mess-free.
Tip: Hold your piping bags at a 45° angle for the cleanest lines.
Make-Ahead: You can fill the bags and refrigerate them (uncut) up to 2 days in advance. This right here is one of the reasons this is such a great appetizer for both dinner parties and holidays. When you’re ready to serve it, snip off the tips, pipe it onto your serving platter, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This is the perfect amount of time to let your whipped brie dip become luxuriously spreadable.
Plating: Pipe the whipped brie onto your platter in smooth ribbons, leaving space between each line. Then pipe the spicy berry jam in between – and take a moment to admire your festive brie and jam appetizer before the next step.
The Toppings
Pistachios | Chives | Flaky Salt | Warm Bread
Toast the pistachios in a dry pan over medium heat for 2–3 minutes, just until fragrant and golden. Chop them, then sprinkle over the plated brie with chives and a pinch of flaky salt. Serve with warm bread or toasted baguette slices — perfect for scooping up every smooth, jammy, and crunchy bite.
Substitutions and Variations
Ingredient Swap: Whipped Brie and Spicy Berry Jam Dip
- Brie: Triple-cream brie or Camembert both work beautifully.
- Jam: Use any berry, cherry, fig, cranberry jam – whatever your cravings are telling you to work with!
- Honey: If you want more kick, swap your regular honey for hot honey instead – think Hot Honey Brie vibes.
- Salsa Macha: Swap for chipotle adobo, Calabrian chili paste, or harissa instead.
- Pistachios: Use toasted almonds, hazelnuts, or even candied pecans for an extra festive vibe.
Flavor Twist: Similar Holiday Appetizer Recipes
- Blue Cheese Olive Dip: This isn’t just an appetizer – it’s a blue cheese olive dip with a creamy, savory whip and briny olives that tastes like your favorite dirty martini in every bite. This one went absolutely viral – make sure you check it out!
- French Onion Dip: Rich, sweet, and buttery, this caramelized onion dip takes comfort food to a whole new level – and it’s the kind of thing you’ll want to eat straight from the spoon.
- Whipped Brie and Fig Toast: Creamy brie topped with fresh figs, honey, and crushed pistachios – it’s a super easy appetizer to make and even easier to love.
You can always browse my Small Bites and Appetizers or Seasonal/Holiday categories for other great holiday and dinner party recipes.
The Perfect Pairings
London Mule: In keeping with the holiday vibe, this cocktail has warm vanilla and cinnamon that pair perfectly while eating your whipped brie and spicy jam appetizer.
Boneless Prime Rib: This one will make your mouth water just thinking about it! Tender and juicy slow-roasted prime rib with the au jus and horseradish, it doesn’t get better than that.
Potato Puree: You can’t have this menu and not include creamy mashed potatoes. This one boils the potatoes in cream and garlic, infusing them with flavor right from the start.
Handheld Wedge Salad: These are so fun for company. They are individual handheld salads. This one is with a delicious homemade blue cheese dressing, but you can always use classic ranch, Italian, whatever your dressing preference is.
Whipped Brie and Spicy Berry Jam: Q and A
Yes! That’s part of what makes this such an easy appetizer recipe! You can prepare the whipped brie and spicy berry jam up to two days in advance. Keep both refrigerated in separate piping bags or airtight containers. About 30 minutes before serving, pipe them on the plate, sprinkle the toppings, and let the whipped brie and jam come to room temperature so you have that creamy, spreadable texture.
Any berry jam works great – strawberry, blackberry, or even cherry. If you want a little extra tang, try cranberry or fig jam for a festive twist. I used Bonne Maman – Four Fruits Preserves, and it happened to come in a 13 oz, but if you use a different brand that is a little bit of a different size, that’s okay.
You can get creative with it and change up the design on the serving plate, swirl it in a bowl together (don’t over-mix) or whatever you want. Use warm baguette slices or crackers to scoop it in your mouth!
Chef Nadia’s Tip
Make-Ahead: You can fill the bags and refrigerate them (uncut) up to 2 days in advance. This right here is one of the things that makes this such a great appetizer for dinner parties. When you’re ready to serve it, snip off the tips, pipe it onto your serving platter, and let it rest at room temperature for 30 minutes. This is the perfect amount of time to let your whipped brie dip become luxuriously spreadable.
Whipped Brie Jam Dip – Creamy Cheese and Spicy Berry Jam
Equipment
- 1 piping bags, or Ziploc bag with the end cut off
- serving platter
Ingredients
- 10 oz brie, rind removed
- 2 oz cream cheese
- 13 oz berry jam, I used Bonne Maman – Four Fruits Preserves
- 1 tbsp salsa macha, or chipotle adobo
- ½ lemon, zest only
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary
- 1 tbsp honey
- pistachios, toasted and chopped
- chives, chopped, to taste
- flaky salt, to taste
- warm bread, for serving
Instructions
- Whip the cheese: In a food processor, blend the brie and cream cheese until smooth. Transfer to a piping bag and refrigerate for 15–20 minutes to firm slightly.10 oz brie, 2 oz cream cheese
- Make the Spicy Berry Jam: In a small saucepan, combine the jam, salsa macha, lemon zest, rosemary, and honey. Bring to a gentle simmer and cook for 5–6 minutes until slightly thickened. Return the jam to its jar and cool it quickly by placing the jar in a bowl of ice water, or refrigerate until fully chilled. When cooled, add it to a piping bag.13 oz berry jam, 1 tbsp salsa macha, ½ lemon, 2 tsp fresh rosemary, 1 tbsp honey
- Pipe and Plate: Pipe the brie onto your serving plate in smooth, even horizontal strips, leaving a bit of space between each. Hold the bag at a 45° angle for the cleanest lines. Pipe the jam in between each brie strip.
- Finish and Serve: Sprinkle chopped pistachios, chives, and flaky salt over the top. Serve immediately with warm bread or toasted baguette slices for dipping and spreading. Enjoy!pistachios, chives, flaky salt
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Notes
- Put your piping bag or Ziploc bag in a glass and fold the edges over the rim – it makes filling it much easier!
- For Gluten-Free: Serve with gluten-free bread or crackers if desired
Nutrition
Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.
