This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is the perfect, ridiculously easy appetizer for your next cook-out! I am making it again for the 4th of July! It seems like it takes forever for strawberries to ripen in upstate NY! When they finally do, I try to make everything I can with them! Like my Low Sugar Strawberry Jam and these Strawberry Infused Sea Scallops!
This Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries is my new go-to favorite, easy appetizer for Summer parties! Everyone who has tried it just loves it! I got the idea while I was researching new recipes to using strawberries. I came across this delish video and then based the recipe on this one from Show me the Yummy!
How to Make Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries
- I did the balsamic glaze the day before and refrigerated overnight but it’s super easy, you could do it the same day. Just stir the brown sugar in with the balsamic.
- Bring it to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. It should coat the back of a spoon.
- Next, toast the pecans in a dry cast or stainless pan. Don’t use non-stick because you will be using a dry pan, which ruins the non-stick pans.
- Dice strawberries fairly finely, then add toasted pecans.
- Add 2 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze to the strawberries. Mix it up. Lastly, add the chopped basil.
- Place the wheel of brie on a piece of parchment paper set on top of aluminum foil. Make sure that the parchment is smaller than the foil, because it will burn.
- Grill over medium heat on the side of the grill that is not lit. (Indirect grill) Depending on your grill and the heat, it will take 10-15 minutes. Hey, look, Daddy got a new grill for Father’s Day! Boy was that needed! As proof of that, here is the old one!
- Top with strawberries and drizzle with a bit more balsamic. Serve with toasted bagette (I toasted the bagette on the grill) or cracker of your choice.
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I encourage you to try this Grilled Brie Appetizer with Balsamic Strawberries for your next party! Your guests will be rightly impressed and you will not be slaving over a complicated appetizer! I hope you enjoyed this recipe today! Leave me a comment down below, what is your favorite easy appetizer? Sign up below for the BCC mailing list so that you don’t miss any of the new recipes!
Enjoy! And have fun cooking!
Grilled Brie Recipe & Balsamic Strawberries
Ingredients
- 1/4 cup Balsamic Vinegar
- 2 tbsp brown sugar
- 2 cups diced strawberries
- 1/3 cup pecans, rough chopped
- 2 tbsp fresh basil, chopped
- 1 wheel of brie (mine was 17.6 oz.)
- serve with toasted baguette or crackers
Instructions
- Add balsamic and brown sugar to a small saucepan. Over high heat, bring to boil. Reduce heat and simmer for approximately 20 minutes. This makes more than you will need. Store the leftovers in the refrigerator and use for salads, veges, etc.
- Toast pecans in dry cast or stainless pan on both sides. Rough chop toasted pecans.
- Mix strawberries, pecans and 2 tablespoons of the balsamic glaze. Add basil just before serving.
- Place brie wheel on a sheet of parchment paper that is resting on a piece of aluminum foil.
- Bake for 15 minutes or so, until, when cheese is poked, you can feel the inside is thoroughly melted.
- Top with strawberries and drizzle with additional balsamic glaze.
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These balsamic strawberries look so good, paired with this creamy brie, Mmmmm heavenly! Beautiful pictures Beth!
Thanks so much Patty! I appreciate your comment so much!! I thought you were on vacation!
This is absolutely my type of appetizer. I love brie and you’ve taken it up a notch by adding the strawberry and balsamic. Yummy!! Beautiful photos Beth!
Thanks so much, Elaine! High praise coming from the likes of yourself!! 🙂
There is nothing else like hot and creamy brie, oh yummy! I never thought of grilling it, this will be a great option for this summer.
I agree! Nothing better! It is perfect for summer! Thank you Alexis!
Oh my gosh that looks SUPER delicious Beth! I absolutely love Brie and this combo sounds divine! I will absolutely be trying this out very soon.
Thanks so much, Gabby! Let me know what you think!
Waw, your pictures look aaaaamazing Beth! Funny, it’s not that long ago I have made this but with no pecans – we absolutely love this recipe and will definitely add some pecans next time I make this – thanks for the inspo!
Thanks so much Ramona! The pecans give it a nice crunch!
This looks like an absolutely gorgeous appetizer! I love brie, I love strawberries, and right now I’m trying to think of an excuse to make this.
Or at least something I could put those strawberries on top of!
They go very well with the creaminess of the brie! Thanks, Crystal!
Love the strawberry balsamic vinegar reduction combo. Will have to try it….
I think you are really going to love it! Let me know, Loyola!
Brie i my go-to appetizer choice! I love this sweet and savory combination!
It is really game changing! Thanks Jessica!
I have some yummy strawberries from the farmers market I got this week! This is going to be a yummy combo
I think you will love it! Let me know, Tara!
Love the idea of adding strawberries and using your grill for this recipe! Saving this one for summer parties!
It is so delicious! You won’t be disappointed! Thanks, Lisa!
A great appetizer for the summer! I love that it can all be made on the grill and uses some of the freshest ingredients available.
Yes, it is very seasonal! You have to take advantage of all of the fresh produce!
This looks out of this world delicious! So good for summer!!
Thanks, Chris! it really is something pretty special!
This looks so awesome! I am going to make this for my 4th of July picnic!
I hope you and your guests enjoy it! Thanks, Jill!
Isn’t this combo so fun?! Glad you liked it as much as we did! 🙂
Oh, everyone loved it!! I am definitely making it again! Thanks so much for the inspiration!!