Baked Brie with Cranberry and Pecan (Printable)

Warm, creamy Brie wheel with tangy cranberries and crunchy pecans topping, baked until gooey and irresistible.

# What You'll Need:

→ Cheese

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

→ Topping

02 - 1/2 cup (2 oz) dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup (1.25 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 to 15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and beginning 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 -
  • The contrast between the gooey warm cheese center and the sweet crunchy topping creates a moment of pure bliss that will have everyone asking what your secret is.
  • Its deceptively simple to prepare yet looks incredibly elegant on your table, perfect for those times when you want to impress without the stress.
02 -
  • Never bake this dish until your guests have actually arrived, as the magic window of perfect gooeyness only lasts about 15-20 minutes before the cheese begins to solidify again.
  • The rind of the brie is completely edible and actually helps the cheese hold its shape while baking, so resist any urge to trim it off beforehand.
03 -
  • If youre traveling with this dish, assemble everything at home but bake it at your destination for that fresh-from-the-oven experience that makes everyone gather around.
  • For an unexpected twist that delights sophisticated palates, add a teaspoon of bourbon to the topping mixture right before baking it creates a subtle warmth that people cant quite identify but absolutely love.

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