Baked Brie with Cranberry Pecan (Printable)
Creamy brie warmed and topped with cranberry-pecan mixture for a flavorful holiday appetizer.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel brie cheese
→ Topping
02 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
08 - Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place brie wheel on prepared baking sheet. Score top rind with sharp knife in crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through cheese.
03 - In small bowl, combine cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and pinch of salt. Mix until well combined.
04 - Spoon cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over top of scored brie.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes until brie is soft and starting to ooze but not completely melted.
06 - Remove from oven and let stand 3-5 minutes. Transfer carefully to serving platter. Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It looks fancy but takes almost zero effort to throw together
- The combination of warm melty cheese with sweet tangy cranberries is absolutely addictive
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- Once baked, brie continues melting even after leaving the oven, so pull it when it still holds some shape
- Serving within 15 minutes is ideal because the texture transforms from creamy to slightly oily as it cools
03 -
- Serve within 15 minutes of baking for the creamiest texture
- A teaspoon of orange zest in the topping adds this bright floral note everyone asks about