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A red bowl filled with Whipped Brie with Strawberries and Fresh Thyme sits on a wood board surrounded by crackers.

Whipped Brie with Strawberries and Thyme

Style and Grace
Sarah Gallienne
This easy summer appetizer combines rich, creamy Brie with sweet, juicy strawberries and fragrant fresh thyme for a simple yet elegant dish that’s perfect for entertaining.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine European, North American
Servings 6

Ingredients
  

  • 2 225gr/8oz Brie wheels, cold
  • 2 Tbsp warm water
  • freshly ground black pepper
  • 3/4 cup strawberries, sliced
  • honey
  • 2 tsp chopped fresh thyme leaves
  • flaky sea salt

Instructions
 

  • Use a sharp serrated knife to cut away as much rind as possible from the cold brie. Cut the brie into chunks and transfer to a food processor. Pulse the brie in the food processor for about 1 minute to break it up. With the motor running, add the warm water and continue to blend, until brie is smooth, creamy and whipped, about 7-8 minutes, stopping the machine a few times to scrape down the sides.
  • Spread the whipped brie onto a plate or shallow bowl, spreading it out with the back of a spoon. Crack some freshly ground black pepper over the surface of the cheese. Arrange the sliced strawberries over the pepper, and drizzle the strawberries with some honey. Sprinkle with the fresh thyme and a pinch of sea salt. Serve with crackers or crostini.

Notes

  • The brie should be cold so that it’s easier to remove the rind.  Use a serrated knife and a sawing motion to remove just the rind, leaving as much of the cheese behind as possible.
  • A stand mixer fitted with the paddle attachment can also be used to whip the brie, but you’ll want to increase the quantity to three 225gr/oz wheels of brie to make sure there’s enough volume in the mixer to achieve and airy, fluffy texture.  Remove the rind from the cold brie, then allow the cheese to come to room temperature before beating it on medium speed for 10 minutes until smooth, fluffy and creamy. It will be stiff and first, then a little clumpy, but it will come together into a creamy, fluffy cloud after a full 10 minutes.  
  • To make in advance, whip the brie and spread it in the serving dish.  Cover and refrigerate for up to two days.  Bring it to room temperature and add the toppings just before serving.