This sweet, creative take on brie levels up any gathering—and it takes just a few minutes to make.
How to Make a Three-Tiered Brie Cake
In this video, learn how to make a stunning three-tiered Brie cake with cheese and fruit! Perfect for special occasions, this elegant centerpiece combines creamy Brie with a variety of fresh fruits for a sophisticated and visually appealing appetizer that’s perfect for charcuterie.
There may be no French cheese more familiar to Americans than brie, also appropriately known as the “Queen of Cheese.” Its popularity can be credited to its versatility, its visually appealing look when plated, the delightful way it oozes appetizingly when sliced, or even its charming name—it’s a lot more fun to say than, roquefort (though gouda is almost as entertaining).
Ultimately, the biggest reason for the widespread love of brie is, of course, its taste. Nutty, creamy, sweet, but still subtle, brie pairs as well with a slice of sweetly-tart Granny Smith apple as with earthy roasted nuts, so it always makes a nice, versatile addition to a cheeseboard or charcuterie display.

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It then makes sense that brie would be used to create a sweet yet savory layer cake stacked with different varieties and sizes for a slice of heavenly goodness. Our Better Homes & Gardens TikTok account shared a video of a brie cheese “cake,” viewed more than 58,000 times and liked by over 3,000 people, showing off a petite brie cake being constructed and sliced—complete with berries, orange slices, nuts, herbs, and a drizzle of honey. If that doesn’t make you want to sit outside a café français and enjoy a glass of Champagne, nothing will.
@better.homes.and.gardens The award for prettiest appetizer goes to…. 🫐🧺🌸 #foodtok #charcuterieboard #hostingideas
Fans were enthusiastic. “OMG, stealing this,” one wrote in the comments. Another was clearly obsessed. “The way I would sit down like a little piggy and devour that. I’d make little piggy noises, too.” And we have to agree with what @hailey said: “This is legit perfect.”
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A trend has emerged with cheese “cakes” as a popular alternative to traditional wedding cakes. Couples who aren’t fans of desserts serve towering cheese displays instead to celebrate their nuptials. No white cake with strawberry filling for them—instead, they pile rounds of cheese, from hard cheddar to soft goat, in a visual nod to the classic fare without the sugary sweetness.
It might seem that the obvious solution to this cheese “cake” craving would be to bake a cheesecake using brie instead of cream cheese, but unfortunately, that’s not possible. The texture of the two cheeses is too different to result in a well-executed dessert. Better to save your rounds of brie for dried fruit, a wedge of sourdough bread, or slice a piece of brie cheese “cake” and nibble on it by itself. Bon appétit!
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