Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie (holiday appetizer)
This Easy Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie is a delightful holiday appetizer combining creamy double cream brie topped with tangy cranberry sauce, crunchy pecans, fresh orange zest, and a drizzle of honey. Baked until bubbling and gooey, it’s garnished with fresh rosemary and pairs perfectly with crackers or toasted baguette slices for an impressive yet simple festive treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
Cheese
- 250–350 g wheel of double cream brie cheese
Toppings
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans
- Zest from half an orange
- 1 1/2 tbsp honey
- Optional: handful of fresh or frozen cranberries
- Fresh rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat and prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper. Place the wheel of brie onto the prepared dish and lightly score the top of the cheese in a diagonal pattern with a sharp knife to encourage even melting.
- Add toppings: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the brie. Sprinkle the chopped pecans on top, followed by the orange zest, and then drizzle with 1 to 2 tablespoons of honey for a touch of sweetness.
- Bake the brie: Place the baking dish in the preheated oven and bake for 18 to 22 minutes, until the brie starts bubbling and is soft and almost oozing.
- Garnish and serve: Remove from oven, top with fresh rosemary for aromatic garnish, and serve immediately with your favorite crackers or toasted slices of baguette (crostini) for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Use a good quality double cream brie for the creamiest texture.
- Scoring the brie helps it melt more evenly and release its creamy interior.
- Fresh rosemary adds a lovely aroma but can be omitted if unavailable.
- You can substitute the cranberry sauce with your preferred fruit preserves for variation.
- This appetizer is best served warm for the perfect gooey texture.
- To toast baguette slices, brush with olive oil and bake at 375°F for 5-7 minutes until golden.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel
- Calories: 230 kcal
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 18 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9 g
- Trans Fat: 0.2 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 7 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
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