Step 1

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types).

Step 2

Unwrap brie and place in a small, shallow ovenproof dish slightly larger than the brie OR a piece of crumbled baking / parchment paper. (Note 2)

Step 3

Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (for 250g/80z), or until melted through. (For 500g/1lb, increase to 25 minutes). Alternatively, micrwoave on high for 2 minutes (no one will know!). To check, gently touch the centre of the brie - it should feel very soft, like it is about to collapse if you press any harder.

Step 4

Carefully transfer to serving plate / board - it's delicate (transfer on paper if you used paper).

Step 5

Drizzle with honey, top with sprig of thyme (if using).

Step 6

Serve immediately with crostini on the side for scooping. Provide a knife to cut through the rind and a cheese or pate knife (or similar) to scoop cheese up onto crostini.