Description
A delightful and festive appetizer featuring warm, melted brie topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (or dried cranberries)
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme or rosemary (optional)
- 1 baguette, sliced (for serving)
- Assorted crackers (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Assemble the ingredients on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, placing the wheel of brie in the center.
- Mix together the cranberries, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and honey in a small bowl. Add thyme or rosemary if desired.
- Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture on top of the brie, covering the surface.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is bubbly and soft.
- Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers for dipping.
Notes
Keep an eye on the cheese while baking; it should be soft but not completely oozy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Brie, Cranberry Sauce, Party Appetizer, Holiday Recipe, Cheese