Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable)
Melty brie paired with tart cranberries and crunchy pecans creates a rich, inviting appetizer for any occasion.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel of brie
→ Topping
02 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of salt
→ To Serve
08 - Crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat the oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the brie wheel on the prepared baking sheet. Score the top rind with a sharp knife in a crosshatch pattern, being careful not to cut all the way through.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix well.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the brie.
05 - Bake for 12–15 minutes, until the brie is soft and starting to ooze but not completely melted.
06 - Remove from the oven and let stand for 3–5 minutes. Transfer carefully to a serving platter. Serve warm with crackers, crostini, or sliced baguette.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- It comes together in under 30 minutes but looks like you spent all day planning something special
- The combination of warm melty cheese with sweet tart cranberries and crunchy pecans makes people swoon
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- If the brie starts leaking too much liquid, your oven might be running hot or the cheese was scored too deeply—next time go gentler with that knife
- Letting it rest for those few minutes after baking is crucial or the cheese will run right off your platter when you move it
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- Take the brie out of the fridge about 20 minutes before baking so it warms up evenly
- If serving at a party, bake it just before guests arrive so it is at peak melty perfection