This slow cooker, baked brie dish is beyond description. All the gooey deliciousness of baked brie cheese combined with the amazing flavors of pesto and sun-dried tomatoes. The perfect party food!

a slow cooker fully of baked brie in the background with a hand holding some on a cracker near the camera

My favorite recipe is any simple recipe that tastes like it was harder to make than it was. This baked brie recipe fits the bill perfectly! The first time you try this amazing appetizer, you will be blown away by the magic of your crock pot.

While it is a little different from your usual slow cooker fare, it is beyond easy. Added bonus: it is elegant! It will quickly become one of your favorite appetizers to serve at a special occasion or holiday party. It is one of those wonderful recipes that will always be a welcome addition to your appetizer table or cheese board. It is a real crowd pleaser!

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To make this amazing brie recipe, you will need just a few simple ingredients:

Brie cheese - I like to use a full wheel of brie in this recipe. A 16oz wheel fits perfectly in a 3 quart round slow cooker. An 8 oz wheel fits perfectly in a Crockpot Lil Dipper If you choose to use a wedge of brie rather than a full wheel, the cheese will ooze out a bit on the parts of the wedge without rind.
Sun-dried tomatoes - The jarred kind in olive oil work really well.
Pesto - You can use pre-made or make your own fresh basil pesto
Roasted peppers - optional (but pretty and yummy!)

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🥣Assembly

For the easiest clean-up, I suggest lining your slow cooker with parchment paper for this hot brie dish. If serving directly from your slow cooker, cut parchment paper to cover just the bottom of your crockpot's ceramic insert. This will allow you to minimize clean-up while still having a pretty display.

a wheel of bried cheese in a slow cooker with parchment paper underneath

If you will be moving this delicious appetizer to a serving plate, place two pieces of parchment paper in an "x". Make sure the paper goes at least halfway up the walls of the slow cooker. This will allow you to use the paper as a sort of handle to lift brie out of your Crockpot.

Next, place brie into your slow cooker on top of the parchment paper. Surround the outside edges of your brie with sundried tomatoes. Spoon your pesto over the top of your cheese and spread it around to cover the whole surface. Place a few pieces of roasted red peppers on top for garnish.

brie before cooking with pesto and sun dried tomaotes

Cover and cook on low for 1-2 hours. You will know when your brie is ready by poking the very center of it with a sharp knife tip or fork tine. When you can easily slide a knife or tine in the center, your brie is ready to serve.

🍽Serving suggestions & substitutions

Would it be wrong to admit that my favorite way to eat this easy, baked brie is with a spoon? I hope not, because it's true (embarrassing, but true!)

I also love it spread on crusty bread, crescent rolls, or toast points. Alternatively, It is delicious when scooped up with some sturdy crackers, raw vegetables, or apple slices.

While this dish is great any time of year, the red and green toppings make it perfect for the winter holiday season. It is simple enough to make as a last-minute appetizer while still looking impressive.

6 crackers with melted brie, pesto and either sun dried tomato or pepper piece

In addition to basil pesto, this great recipe is awesome when topped with roasted garlic cloves, tomato pesto, and/or toasted pine nuts. This brie appetizer pairs really well with a glass of white wine, such as sauvignon blanc. And it is perfect served alongside some hummus, baba ghanoush, and tahini!

Storing leftovers

Is there such a thing as a "leftover brie" cheese? In the rare case that you do have some left, store in an airtight container or bag. Your dish will stray fresh and delicious for several days. Leftovers can be eaten warm or cold. If you prefer warm, you can use a microwave to heat it back up.

slow cooker pesto and sun dried tomato brie in a storage conatiner — Storing leftovers!

😉Hints & hacks

For more intimate gatherings, this delicious recipe also works really well in small dip/fodue size warmers. An 8oz brie wheel fits perfectly.
I am generally a fan of slow cooker liners. If you will not be serving this dish from your slow cooker, you can use a liner in place of the parchment paper.
Out of parchment paper? Foil will work as a liner with this recipe as well.
The sun-dried tomatoes around your wheel of cheese may get a little burned during cooking. That is ok - they are delicious that way (and one of many reasons this is among my favorite recipes!)
Not a fan of pesto or sun-dried tomatoes? Try cooking your brie topped with fig jam, blueberry sauce, apricot jam, or some raspberry preserves instead. It is even great cooked plain and then served with just a drizzle of honey or maple syrup.

a crockpot lil dipper with a melted bried wheel and a hand holdling up a gooey, dripping piece — Plain melted 8oz wheel of brie cheese in a mini crockpot warmer

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