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Creamy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie

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This festive baked brie appetizer features a creamy wheel of brie topped with a homemade cranberry sauce and toasted pecans, perfect for holiday parties or cozy gatherings. Quick to prepare and irresistibly gooey, it’s a crowd-pleaser that pairs beautifully with crackers, fruit, and bread.

Ingredients

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  • 1 (8-ounce) wheel of brie cheese
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
  • 1 tablespoon orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • Pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch of salt
  • 1/3 cup pecans, roughly chopped
  • 1 teaspoon unsalted butter
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional garnish)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional garnish)
  • Pomegranate arils (optional garnish)
  • Assorted crackers (water crackers, wheat crackers, or gluten-free)
  • Sliced baguette, toasted
  • Apple slices or fresh grapes (for serving)

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a small baking sheet or ovenproof dish with parchment paper.
  2. In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, honey, orange juice, orange zest, cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Simmer over medium heat for 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
  3. In a small skillet over medium-low heat, melt butter. Add chopped pecans and toast for 2-3 minutes, stirring constantly, until fragrant and lightly golden. Set aside.
  4. Place brie wheel in the center of the lined dish. Score the rind in a crosshatch pattern if desired.
  5. Spoon cranberry mixture evenly over the brie. Sprinkle toasted pecans on top. Add rosemary sprigs or pomegranate arils if desired.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until brie is soft and gooey and topping is bubbling gently.
  7. Carefully transfer baked brie to a serving board. Let rest for 5 minutes. Garnish with extra orange zest, rosemary, or flaky salt if desired.
  8. Serve warm with crackers, toasted baguette, and fresh fruit.

Notes

For a gluten-free version, serve with gluten-free crackers or fruit. Maple syrup can be used instead of honey for a vegan option. You can prep the cranberry topping and pecans ahead of time and assemble just before baking. Don’t overbake the brie for best texture. Garnish with rosemary, pomegranate arils, or flaky salt for extra flavor and presentation.

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