Baked Brie with Cranberry Pecan (Printable Version)
Soft baked brie topped with sweet cranberries and crunchy pecans, ideal for festive entertaining.
# Ingredient List:
→ Cheese Base
01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel brie cheese
→ Cranberry Pecan Topping
02 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans
04 - 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
05 - 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup or honey
06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
07 - Pinch salt
→ Serving Accompaniments
08 - Assorted crackers, crostini, or French baguette slices
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a small baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place brie wheel on prepared baking sheet. Using a sharp knife, score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern, cutting just through the rind without piercing the cheese beneath.
03 - In a small mixing bowl, combine dried cranberries, chopped pecans, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and salt. Stir until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture over the scored top of the brie, spreading evenly to cover the surface.
05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until brie is soft and beginning to ooze but maintains its shape.
06 - Remove from oven and let stand for 3 to 5 minutes to set slightly. Carefully transfer to a serving platter.
07 - Serve immediately while warm with crackers, crostini, or baguette slices for dipping.
# Tips from hearthlykitchen:
01 -
- It looks impressive but takes maybe 15 minutes of active work and zero cooking skill
- The combination of warm melty cheese with sweet tart cranberries and nutty pecans is one of those perfect flavor balances people cant stop eating
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- The difference between perfectly melted brie and a total mess is literally 2–3 minutes in the oven, so set a timer and check it early
- I once skipped scoring the rind and the topping just slid off while baking, which was sad and preventable
03 -
- If you're worried about the rind being too tough, you can peel the top layer off before adding the topping—some people love the rind and others don't, so know your audience
- A teaspoon of orange zest mixed into the topping adds this bright, fresh note that makes everything feel more intentional and special