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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

This Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce is a delightful appetizer featuring creamy brie topped with sweet cranberry sauce and nuts.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 8 servings
Calories 200 kcal

Equipment

  • oven
  • Baking dish
  • mixing bowl

Ingredients
  

Cheese and Toppings

  • 1 8-ounce cold brie cheese round
  • ⅓ cup whole berry cranberry sauce such as Spiced Cranberry Sauce
  • 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
  • 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest (from ½ medium orange)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped nuts such as pistachios, almonds, walnuts, or pecans
  • 2 sprigs fresh rosemary divided (optional)

Serving

  • assorted crackers or crostini for serving

Instructions
 

Cooking Steps

  • Heat the oven to 350°F. Meanwhile, stir cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and nutmeg together in a small bowl.
  • Place the brie cheese round in a small baking dish or pie plate.
  • Spoon the cranberry mixture over the brie and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Add fresh rosemary sprig if desired.
  • Bake until the cheese feels soft when gently poked, 8 to 15 minutes. Do not bake until oozing or completely melted.
  • If desired, lift the parchment paper and use a spatula to slide the cheese onto a serving dish. Discard the rosemary sprig and replace if desired. Serve immediately.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 5gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 0.5mg
Keyword Baked Brie, Cheese, Cheese Board, Cranberry Sauce, Easy Recipe, Holiday Appetizer
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