Holiday Cranberry Baked Brie
This yummy appetizer is great for the holidays! Melted brie cheese topped with tart cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of herbs. Serve with crackers.
Ingredients
- 8 ounces brie cheese, wheel
- 2 cups cranberries, fresh
- ¼ cup honey
- 2 tablespoons orange juice
- 1 teaspoon pumpkin pie spice
- ½ teaspoon orange zest
For garnish (optional):
- toasted pecans, fresh rosemary, flaky salt
Instructions
Prepare the brie:
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit.
- Line a small cookie sheet, baking dish, or cast iron skillet with parchment paper or spray with cooking spray.
- Place your brie wheel in the center of your baking dish and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the center is melted and soft.
Make the cranberry compote:
- Place a small pot over medium heat and add the cranberries, honey, orange juice, pie spice, and orange zest.
- Bring to a boil, then cover and reduce to a simmer.
- Cook for 4-5 minutes, until the cranberries are soft and the juices are starting to emerge.
- Use a fork to mash the berries as much or as little as you like, then remove from heat.
Top the brie:
- Spoon the cranberry compote over the warm baked brie.
- Garnish with toasted pecans, fresh rosemary, and flaky sea salt, if desired, and serve with crackers.
Notes
You can find fresh cranberries in the produce section of your local grocer. I usually find them in mesh bags or netting near the grapes. Stores tend to carry fresh cranberries the U.S. seasonally, from September through January.
Yes, you can eat the rind,
Serving: 1, Calories: 141kcal, Carbohydrates: 13g, Protein: 6g, Fat: 8g, Saturated Fat: 5g, Polyunsaturated Fat: 0.3g, Monounsaturated Fat: 2g, Cholesterol: 28mg, Sodium: 179mg, Potassium: 79mg, Fiber: 1g, Sugar: 10g, Vitamin A: 193IU, Vitamin C: 6mg, Calcium: 57mg, Iron: 0.3mg
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