Description
Maple Pecan Baked Brie wraps creamy cheese in a golden pastry blanket, drizzled with sweet maple syrup and crunchy toasted pecans. Warm, gooey comfort arrives straight from your oven, ready to delight friends during casual gatherings or quiet weekend afternoons.
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese:
- 1 round wheel of brie cheese (8 oz / 226 g)
Toppings:
- ½ cup (120 ml) pure maple syrup
- ½ cup (60 g) raw pecans, roughly chopped
Supporting Ingredients:
- 1 teaspoon (5 ml) fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Warm your oven precisely to 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for transforming this creamy cheese.
- Select an 8-ounce brie wheel and position it carefully on a parchment-lined baking tray for easy cleanup.
- Remove the top rind of the brie to encourage maximum melting and expose the luscious interior.
- Pour ½ cup pure maple syrup directly over the cheese, allowing it to cascade and pool around the edges.
- Scatter ½ cup roughly chopped raw pecans across the surface, ensuring even distribution for consistent crunch.
- Sprinkle 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary to introduce a subtle herbal note that complements the sweet maple.
- Transfer the prepared brie into the preheated oven and bake exactly 12-15 minutes until the cheese becomes completely molten and edges start to bubble.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 2-3 minutes to stabilize the melted texture.
- Serve immediately alongside sliced baguette or assorted crackers for an elegant appetizer that guests will adore.
Notes
- Remove brie from refrigerator 30 minutes before baking to ensure even melting and a creamy texture.
- Toasting pecans in a dry skillet beforehand enhances their nutty flavor and adds extra depth to the dish.
- For a gluten-free option, serve with gluten-free crackers or apple slices instead of traditional baguette.
- Choose a soft or semi-soft brie wheel that looks creamy and unblemished for the best melting results.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 10-15 minutes
- Category: Baked
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 4
- Calories: 384 kcal
- Sugar: 15 g
- Sodium: 174 mg
- Fat: 32 g
- Saturated Fat: 12 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 18 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 21 g
- Fiber: 1.5 g
- Protein: 9 g
- Cholesterol: 55 mg