Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable)
Creamy brie baked with a sweet cranberry and crunchy pecan topping for festive occasions.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel 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 the cheese.
03 - In a small bowl, combine the cranberries, pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup (or honey), cinnamon, and a pinch of salt. Mix until evenly incorporated.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the scored brie, pressing gently to adhere.
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 Suggestions:
01 -
- The contrast between hot, gooey cheese and crunchy, sweet-tart topping is absolutely addictive
- It looks like something from a fancy catering menu but takes about five minutes of actual work
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- Don't remove the rind—it keeps the cheese contained while baking and becomes perfectly tender
- If you accidentally overbake and the cheese collapses completely, it still tastes incredible, just serve it more like a dip
03 -
- Use room temperature brie for more even melting, though straight-from-the-fridge works if you're short on time
- Add a teaspoon of orange zest to the topping mixture for bright, citrusy notes that really sing