Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Print)
Warm Brie topped with cranberries, pecans, and maple syrup for a sweet-savory delight.
# What You Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 wheel Brie cheese, 8 oz
→ Topping
02 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans
04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup
05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch of sea salt
→ To Serve
08 - Crackers, toasted baguette slices, or apple slices
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unwrap Brie and place on prepared baking sheet. Optionally, score top rind in a crosshatch pattern to allow topping to penetrate.
03 - In a bowl, stir together dried cranberries, chopped pecans, maple syrup, melted butter, ground cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly mixed.
04 - Evenly spread cranberry and pecan mixture over the surface of the Brie.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until Brie softens and begins to ooze, avoiding full melting.
06 - Transfer Brie to a serving platter and accompany with crackers, toasted bread, or apple slices.
# Expert Advice:
01 -
- It looks showstopping but takes less time than most dips.
- The sweet-tart topping balances perfectly against the creamy, mild cheese.
- You can prep it ahead and slide it in the oven five minutes before guests arrive.
- Somehow it tastes fancy enough to impress but simple enough that nothing can go wrong.
02 -
- Don't overbake it—mushy Brie is sad Brie, so pull it out the moment it looks set but still wobbles slightly.
- If your Brie has a thick rind, you can carefully slice a thin layer off the top before adding the topping so the cheese melts more evenly.
- Room temperature Brie melts faster and more evenly than cold cheese straight from the fridge.
03 -
- Buy quality Brie from a real cheese counter if possible—it melts like butter and tastes like it cost twice as much.
- Toast your pecans in a dry skillet for two minutes before chopping to deepen their flavor and make the whole dish taste more intentional.