You can make this baked brie with fig when you want to serve fancy-looking appetizers at a holiday party - or BRING a fancy appetizer to a holiday party - without actually doing very much work at all. It's gooey, cheesy, and has that delicious sweetness from the fig. Just scoop it onto a cracker (or directly into your mouth, I don't judge) and enjoy!
Chop up the figs and place them in a small saucepan. Add ½ cup water and bring to a simmer. Simmer over low-medium heat, adding more water as needed, for 10 minutes, or until figs are soft and remaining water has been absorbed or evaporated. Add salt and remove from heat.
Using a blender, food processor, or immersion stick, blend figs into a paste.
Place cheese on parchment-lined baking sheet. Cover with fig paste, kind of like icing a cake.
Bake on 400ºF for 12 minutes.
Serve on with crackers, apples, or with warm bread.
Notes
If you have leftovers, smash them between two crackers and pack them for tomorrow's lunch!Nutrition label (always an estimate) is for 5 ounces of brie.