Baked Brie with Cranberry and Pecan (Print version)

Warm, creamy Brie topped with cranberries and pecans, baked until gooey and served with crackers or baguette slices.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 wheel (7-9 oz) Brie cheese

→ Topping

02 - 1/2 cup (2 oz) dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup (1.2 oz) chopped pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons honey
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of sea salt

→ To Serve

08 - Crackers, toasted baguette slices, or apple slices

# How To Make It:

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the Brie wheel on the prepared baking sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, combine cranberries, pecans, honey, melted butter, cinnamon, and sea salt. Stir until evenly coated.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture over the top of the Brie, spreading gently to cover the surface.
05 - Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and starting to ooze but not completely melted.
06 - Carefully transfer the baked Brie to a serving platter. Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • It takes just 10 minutes of prep but looks like you spent hours crafting something special.
  • The contrast between the creamy cheese, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pecans creates a perfect bite that even my pickiest friends request again and again.
02 -
  • Dont remove the rind from the top of the Brie or it will completely collapse when baking, resulting in a cheese puddle rather than the dramatic presentation youre after.
  • Let the Brie sit at room temperature for about 30 minutes before baking for the creamiest, most evenly melted texture.
03 -
  • Score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern before adding the topping to allow some of the honey mixture to seep into the cheese while baking.
  • For an elevated presentation, place the Brie in a shallow ceramic dish before baking, allowing you to safely transfer it to the table without risking a cheese avalanche.

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