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prep time
20 min
cook time
30 min
ready time
50 min
Keto Christmas Baked Brie with Strawberry Basil Jam
This crowd-pleasing baked brie appetizer is an easy-to-make recipe that will top all other Keto Christmas recipes. The cheese is baked until bubbly on the inside, then topped with homemade strawberry and basil jam. This savory-sweet spread is the perfect appetizer to enjoy with your friends and family on the holidays.
Are strawberries suitable for a Keto diet?
Strawberries are the perfect fruit to include in a Keto diet. They have a low net carb count compared to other fruit; One-half cup of strawberries has 4g of net carbs and 2g of fiber, keeping you full for a long time. This berry is also rich in nutrients like potassium, vitamin C, and folate. You can have fresh strawberries raw as a snack or include them in Keto recipes like muffins, scones, smoothies, salads, etc.
Is Brie Keto?
Brie is one of the best Keto-friendly foods because it is high in fat and low in carbs. One ounce (28g) contains 8g fat and 0.1g of carbs. This Keto baked brie with jam is ideal for Christmas because it is an elegant appetizer that will keep you in Ketosis.
How is this jam different from a traditional jam?
Regular jams are prepared by cooking fruit with a lot of sugar until pectin is released and the mixture thickens to a spreadable consistency. Pectin is a soluble gelatinous fiber naturally present in fruits, and it acts as a setting agent for jams and jellies. However, pectin alone is insufficient to thicken jams to the desired consistency; thus, sugar is added as a secondary thickening agent. In this Keto strawberry basil recipe, chia seeds thicken the jam, and erythritol is added for sweetness. This jam has a very similar consistency to traditional jam and can be used similarly.
Net Carbs
4.9 g
Fiber
3.2 g
Total Carbs
8.2 g
Protein
13.2 g
Fats
17.5 g
238 cals
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Ingredients
Brie cheese
8 oz
Strawberries
1 cup
Lemon juice
1 tbsp
Basil
3 tbsp, chopped
Erythritol Granulated
2 tbsp
Chia seeds
2 tbsp
Strawberries
1 cup
Recipe Steps
steps 4
50 min
Step 1
Preheat the oven to 350/180 C and line a rimmed baking sheet or small cast iron skillet with parchment paper. Unwrap the brie cheese, place it onto the pan/skillet, and set aside. While the oven is preheating, prepare the jam.Step 2
Add the strawberries and lemon juice to a saucepan and place over medium heat. Mash the strawberries as they heat and bring to a simmer. Add the erythritol and chopped basil and continue mashing and stirring until smooth.Step 3
Take the saucepan off the heat and stir in the chia seeds. Let sit for 10 minutes or until the chia seeds have swelled. Transfer the pan/skillet with the brie to the oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the center is melted. You can check if the cheese is ready by inserting a toothpick.Step 4
Transfer the brie to a serving plate, or leave it in the cast iron skillet for serving—top cheese with strawberry jam and sliced fresh strawberry. Garnish with fresh basil, and serve!
