Description
Festive holiday appetizers meet pure indulgence with Christmas Baked Cranberry Brie, a luxurious blend of creamy French cheese and tangy seasonal berries. Melted brie wrapped in golden pastry delivers rich winter warmth that delights guests and adds elegant charm to seasonal gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 wheel brie cheese
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cranberry sauce
Garnish Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) honey
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) chopped pecans
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
Serving Accompaniments:
- Crackers
- Sliced baguette
Instructions
- Carefully position the creamy Brie wheel on a parchment-covered baking tray, ensuring a stable surface for melting.
- Create delicate crosshatch incisions across the Brie’s surface, allowing the sweet-tart cranberry mixture to penetrate deeply.
- Whisk together vibrant cranberry sauce and golden honey in a small mixing vessel, blending the festive flavors harmoniously.
- Lavishly drape the crimson-hued cranberry-honey glaze over the Brie’s exposed surface, coating it generously.
- Artfully scatter toasted, roughly chopped pecans across the glossy top, adding a delightful crunch and nutty dimension.
- Crown the culinary creation with a fragrant rosemary sprig, imparting an aromatic herbal essence.
- Slide the prepared Brie into a preheated oven, maintained at 350°F, allowing it to transform into a molten, inviting centerpiece.
- Monitor the cheese carefully, removing when it reaches a lusciously soft and irresistibly gooey consistency, typically within 15-20 minutes.
- Present immediately alongside crisp crackers or elegantly sliced baguette, inviting guests to indulge in this luxurious holiday appetizer.
Notes
- Opt for high-quality, creamy Brie cheese to ensure a smooth, luxurious texture that melts perfectly.
- Choose homemade or artisanal cranberry sauce for a more vibrant, fresh flavor profile that elevates the dish.
- Swap pecans with other nuts like walnuts or almonds for different taste variations and added crunch.
- Create a gluten-free version by serving with gluten-free crackers or vegetable crudités for a lighter appetizer option.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 300 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 8 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 18 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg