Description
Indulge in the ultimate holiday appetizer with this easy and elegant Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans. Creamy Brie cheese topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry pecan mixture, baked until warm and gooey. Perfect for entertaining or cozy nights in!
Ingredients
Scale
Baked Brie:
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
Cranberry Pecan Topping:
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup or honey
- 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
For Serving:
- Crackers or sliced baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Prepare the Brie: Place the Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in an oven-safe dish.
- Make the topping: Mix cranberry sauce, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, and rosemary. Spread over Brie.
- Bake: Bake for 12-15 minutes until warm and soft.
- Serve: Transfer to a platter and serve with crackers or baguette.
Notes
- Toast pecans before adding for extra flavor.
- For an elegant touch, wrap Brie in puff pastry before baking.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: about 1/6 wheel
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 9g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
