# Caprese Brie

> Caprese Brie (ready in 25 mins, makes 12 servings), laid out as Shop It, Mise It and Make It: shop once, prep everything, then cook.

Published: 2026-03-16
Posted by Suzanne Lejeune

- **Yield:** 12 servings
- **Total time:** 25 mins
- **Cuisine:** Italian
- **Course:** Lunch and Snack, Side Dish, Snacks
- **Est. cost:** ~$18–$28 CAD (at time of writing)

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## Shop It

### Produce

- 1 pint cherry tomatoes
- 1 head garlic
- 1 bunch fresh basil

### Oils & Vinegars

- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil, plus more for drizzling baguette slices

### Pantry

- Kosher salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Red pepper flakes, pinch
- Balsamic glaze, for drizzling

### Deli / Cheese

- 1 brie wheel

### Bakery

- 1 baguette

## Mise It

### Tomato Topping (Large Bowl)

- 1 1/2 cups cherry tomatoes, cut in halves
- 3 cloves garlic, buzzed or minced
- 1/3 cup extra virgin olive oil
- Salt, to taste
- Black pepper, to taste
- Pinch of red pepper flakes

### Brie (Cast Iron Skillet)

- 1 brie wheel

### Basil Finish (Mini Bowl)

- 1/2 cup fresh basil, rolled and thinly sliced

### Balsamic Glaze (Bottle or Small Bowl)

- Balsamic glaze

### Baguette Slices (Cookie Sheet)

- 1 baguette, cut into 1-inch slices
- Extra virgin olive oil, drizzled onto both sides of baguette slices

## Make It

🍳 Cast iron skillet

🍪 Cookie sheet

🔥 Oven or BBQ

🥣 Large bowl

1. Heat the oven or BBQ to 350°F.
2. Combine the **Tomato Topping** and toss until evenly mixed.
3. Place the **Brie** in the cast iron skillet.
4. Top the brie evenly with the **Tomato Topping**.
5. Arrange the **Baguette Slices** on the cookie sheet.
6. Place the skillet and cookie sheet in the hot oven or BBQ.
7. Bake until the cheese is melted and soft when checked with a small slit in the side, and the baguette slices are toasted, about 20 minutes.
8. Remove the brie and baguette slices from the oven or BBQ.
9. Top the baked brie evenly with the **Basil Finish**.
10. Drizzle the **Balsamic Glaze** evenly over the cheese.

SERVE!

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