Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Recipe
This Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie is a luscious appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. Creamy brie cheese is topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry pecan mixture, then optionally wrapped in flaky puff pastry and baked until golden and gooey. Served warm with crackers or baguette slices, this recipe combines rich, nutty, and fruity flavors for an irresistible treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
Cranberry Pecan Topping
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- ½ cup chopped pecans
- ½ cup brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 tablespoon lemon juice
- 1 teaspoon cinnamon
Optional
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- Crackers or baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brie.
- Prepare the Cranberry Mixture: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, lemon juice, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens to a syrupy consistency, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and stir in chopped pecans.
- Prepare the Brie: If using puff pastry, roll it out on a lightly floured surface and place the wheel of brie in the center of the pastry.
- Add the Topping: Spoon the cranberry and pecan mixture evenly over the brie.
- Wrap the Brie (Optional): If using puff pastry, fold the pastry to completely enclose the brie, trimming any excess and pressing to seal the edges.
- Transfer to Baking Dish: Place the wrapped brie or the plain brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is melted and gooey and the pastry is golden brown, if used.
- Let it Cool: Remove from oven and allow it to cool for a few minutes to prevent burns when serving.
- Serve: Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Using puff pastry is optional but adds a delightful flaky texture and extra flavor.
- Fresh or frozen cranberries both work well in this recipe.
- Allow the baked brie to cool slightly before slicing to avoid cheese spillover.
- Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator and rewarm gently before serving.
- For a different nutty flavor, walnuts can be substituted for pecans.
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