Description
Christmas Baked Cranberry Brie is the perfect holiday appetizer. Creamy Brie topped with tangy cranberry sauce, crunchy pecans, and a touch of honey bakes to gooey perfection. This quick and easy recipe is a showstopper for Christmas parties and festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary (for garnish)
- Crackers or sliced baguette (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score the top of the Brie in a crisscross pattern.
- In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce and honey.
- Spread the cranberry-honey mixture over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans on top.
- Add a sprig of fresh rosemary for decoration.
- Bake for 15–20 minutes, or until the Brie is soft and gooey.
- Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Let the Brie sit at room temperature for 20 minutes before baking to ensure even melting.
- Substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different flavor profile.
- Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days and reheated before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of the Brie
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg