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Butter Candle Recipe with Roasted Garlic Brie

This butter candle recipe uses roasted garlic brie blended with butter for a rich, savory centerpiece that is lit and served with bread or crackers. It is an easy, no-bake appetizer designed for sharing, with a smooth texture and dramatic presentation.
Servings: 6 servings
By: Nadia Aidi
A roasted garlic brie butter candle with a lit food-safe wick, set on a glass plate with toasted bread in the background.
Prep 15 minutes
Chill 30 minutes
Total 45 minutes

Equipment

Ingredients 

  • 8-10 oz brie wheel
  • 2-3 oz softened butter
  • ½ tablespoon honey
  • 1 head roasted garlic, cloves removed, see notes
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • crispy bread or crackers, for serving

Instructions

  • Prepare the Brie Shell: Using a cookie cutter smaller than the brie, press it into the wheel, stopping before cutting all the way through. Using a spoon, carefully remove the rind from the top of the inner circle only, keeping the outer edges intact. Gently scoop out the soft interior of the brie and reserve it, leaving enough behind to maintain the structure of the brie shell.
    8-10 oz brie wheel
  • Create the Wick Opening: Using a cocktail pick, poke a small hole through the bottom center of the brie shell. Twist 4-5 strands of the food safe wick together tightly. Thread the wick through the hole from the bottom so it extends upward through the center of the brie.
  • Make the Brie Butter: Add the reserved brie interior, softened butter, roasted garlic cloves, honey, and flaky salt to a food processor. Process until completely smooth and creamy, scraping down the sides as needed.
    2-3 oz softened butter, ½ tablespoon honey, 1 head roasted garlic, 1 pinch flaky salt
  • Fill and Set: Spoon the brie butter mixture back into the brie shell, making sure the wick is positioned straight up and in the middle. Smooth the surface with a knife. Refrigerate for 30 minutes to allow the filling to set.
  • Finish: Once set, cut the wick about 1 inch long and use a knife to create a small divot around the wick to allow space for lighting. When ready to serve, light your brie butter candle and serve it with some crispy bread or crackers.
    crispy bread or crackers

Notes

Roasting the Garlic: Slice the top off a whole head of garlic to expose the cloves. Drizzle lightly with olive oil, wrap tightly in foil, and roast at 400°F for 40-45 minutes until soft and deeply golden. Let it cool completely, then squeeze the cloves from the skins before using.

Nutrition

Calories: 206kcal, Carbohydrates: 3g, Protein: 8g, Fat: 18g, Saturated Fat: 11g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g, Monounsaturated Fat: 5g, Trans Fat: 0.3g, Cholesterol: 58mg, Sodium: 306mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 0.1g, Sugar: 2g, Vitamin A: 460IU, Vitamin C: 1mg, Calcium: 80mg, Iron: 0.3mg

Nutrition information is automatically calculated, so should only be used as an approximation.

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