Brie is naturally soft, so bringing it to room temperature will make cutting it easy. Place the wheel or wedge on a cutting board. If you'd like to remove the rind, trim it off. If you have a ...

Removing it before baking is like sending a superhero into battle without their cape — sloppy and unwise. The rind serves as the Brie's natural casing, keeping the cheese contained while ...

Brie-ish cheeses have a rind made of some combination of mold ... or parchment paper and stored in the refrigerator. Be sure to remove them at least 30 minutes to an hour or two before serving.