Description
Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans delivers pure festive magic for your holiday spread, melting creamy cheese with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy toasted pecans that guests will absolutely devour. Serve this simple yet elegant appetizer warm from the oven and watch your friends’ faces light up with pure deliciousness.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
- 1 wheel Brie cheese
- ½ cup dried cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
Supporting Ingredients:
- ¼ cup honey
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary
Serving Accompaniments:
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
Instructions
- Warm your oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking.
- Remove the Brie wheel from its packaging and center it directly on the prepared baking sheet.
- Blend ½ cup dried cranberries, ½ cup chopped pecans, ¼ cup honey, and 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary in a small mixing bowl until ingredients are thoroughly combined.
- Carefully distribute the cranberry-pecan mixture across the entire surface of the Brie, ensuring an even layer covers the cheese.
- Slide the baking sheet into the preheated 350°F oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for the Brie to become deliciously soft and the topping to turn golden brown.
- Extract the baked Brie from the oven and transfer it to a decorative serving platter, allowing it to rest for 2-3 minutes before presenting.
- Accompany the warm Brie with crisp crackers or freshly sliced baguette, inviting guests to scoop the melted cheese and toppings.
Notes
- Swap out pecans for almonds or walnuts if those match your taste preferences better.
- Ensure the Brie reaches room temperature before baking to help it melt smoothly and evenly.
- Fresh cranberries can replace dried ones for a more tart and vibrant flavor profile.
- For a gluten-free version, serve with gluten-free crackers or apple slices instead of traditional bread.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 335 kcal
- Sugar: 20 g
- Sodium: 190 mg
- Fat: 27 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 16 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 35 mg