Baked Brie with Cranberry Pecan (Printer-friendly)
Melty Brie topped with tangy cranberry sauce and toasted pecans, perfect for festive gatherings.
# What you'll need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie cheese
→ Topping
02 - 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
03 - 1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
04 - 2 tbsp honey
05 - 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon (optional)
06 - Pinch of sea salt
→ To Serve
07 - 1 small baguette or assortment of crackers
# Method:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F.
02 - Place the Brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small ovenproof dish. Score the top of the Brie in a criss-cross pattern, taking care not to cut all the way through.
03 - In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, honey, cinnamon (if using), and a pinch of salt.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the Brie.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and gooey in the center.
06 - Remove from oven and let sit for 3–5 minutes.
07 - Serve warm with sliced baguette or crackers.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast between that warm, velvety cheese and the sweet-tart cranberry topping is absolutely addictive
- It looks impressive but comes together in under 30 minutes with almost zero effort
02 -
- I once skipped the scoring step thinking it was unnecessary, and the toppings slid right off while baking, leaving me with naked cheese and a separate pile of cranberries
- Even after five minutes of resting, that first knife cut will still release a flood of melted cheese, so serve it on something with a rim or edges
03 -
- Room temperature Brie melts more evenly, so take it out of the fridge 20 minutes before you start prepping
- A fresh sprig of rosemary or some orange zest on top right before serving makes it look restaurant-worthy