If you're here because you are new to brie and you are ready to explore its deliciousness, you are in the right place!
Baked brie is a melty, gooey, cheesy appetizer that looks super elegant, but is SO easy to make. I'm telling you, if it's your first time making it, you are going to be so glad you tried it!
One of the best things about brie is that it is so versatile.
You can eat brie hot, you can eat brie cold, you can eat brie with savory toppings, you can eat brie with sweet toppings...seriously, there are so many possibilities when it comes to preparing brie.
This recipe goes the sweet route (with a little bit of salt to finish it off) and tops the brie with chopped pecans, dried cranberries, honey, and rosemary.
The flavors of this recipe meld together perfectly to make a beautiful appetizer worthy of any occasion.
Don't you think this brie would be amazing on Thanksgiving or Christmas? It so is!
I know you'll love it!
HOW TO MAKE HOLIDAY BAKED BRIE
Baked brie is one of the easiest appetizers you can make for the holidays! Top a wheel of brie with chopped nuts, dried fruit, herbs, and honey and bake in the oven for 10-15 minutes until the cheese is melty and gooey. See below for detailed recipe instructions.SHOULD I CUT THE RIND OFF OF MY BRIE?
You absolutely do not have to cut off the rind before you bake brie. The white rind the coats the outside of the brie is 100% edible and actually quite delicious! Scoring the top of the brie helps the rind to be easily scooped up with the melty inner cheese after it is baked.
WHY DOES MY BRIE SMELL LIKE AMMONIA?
Brie is a type of cheese that has what is referred to as a bloomy rind. The outside rind is actually a layer of soft white mold that is completely edible. Ammonia is a natural by-product of the cheese aging and ripening process. When the cheese is wrapped to be sold in the supermarket, the ammonia smell gets trapped by the plastic wrapper. To lessen the ammonia smell, let your brie air out at room temperature for half an hour or so before using it. Brie is mean to be eaten at room temperature or warmer, so you would want to do this whether there is an ammonia smell or not.WHAT SHOULD I SERVE CRANBERRY PECAN BAKED BRIE WITH?
Melted baked brie is creamy, thick, rich, and needs a hearty dipper. Try dipping crackers, hunks of bread, or even fresh fruit in your holiday baked brie.
MORE AWESOME BRIE RECIPES
Looking for more recipes that use brie? Check out some of the most popular brie recipes from the archives:If you try this recipe, I'd love to know what you think in the comments below. Enjoy!
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie is a gorgeous appetizer that you can make in just 15 minutes. It's the perfect choice for the holidays!
prep time: cook time: total time: 15 MIN
INGREDIENTS
1 17.6 oz. wheel brie
1/2 cup pecans, chopped
1/4 cup dried cranberries, chopped
2 teaspoons fresh minced rosemary
3 tablespoons honey
kosher salt
INSTRUCTIONS
1. Preheat your oven to 350 degrees F. for 10-15 min
2. Score a diamond shaped pattern into the top of the brie. Place the brie in an oven safe baking dish.
3. Top the brie with the pecans, dried cranberries, and rosemary. Drizzle the honey over the top.
4. Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes or until the brie just starts to ooze out of the round.
5. Remove from the oven and sprinkle with kosher salt. Serve immediately with crackers, fruit, or toasted bread for dipping. Drizzle with additional honey or add more fresh rosemary, to taste.
NOTES
Try subbing different nuts or dried fruits to suit your taste.
Author: Becky
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