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Ultra close-up macro of molten warm baked French brie topped with bubbling honey-simmered cranberries, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary

Warm Baked Brie with Honey Cranberries & Nuts

Warm, molten French brie cheese topped with jewel-toned fresh cranberries simmered in sweet clover honey, orange zest, crunchy toasted pecans, and aromatic rosemary. An elegant 20-minute holiday party appetizer.
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 240

Ingredients
  

Brie Cheese Foundation
  • 8 oz brie cheese wheel French or triple-crème
  • 1 tsp olive oil
Spiced Honey Cranberry Compote
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries or frozen
  • 1/3 cup clover honey or pure maple syrup
  • 1 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • 1/2 tsp orange zest freshly grated
  • 1/4 tsp ground cinnamon
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely minced, plus sprigs for garnish
  • 1/2 cup pecans coarsely chopped and lightly toasted
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt
For Serving
  • 1 loaf French baguette sliced and toasted into crostini
  • 1 box water crackers
  • 1 medium Honeycrisp apple thinly sliced

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the whole brie wheel into a small round ceramic baking dish, mini cast iron skillet, or pie plate lined with parchment paper.
  1. Using a sharp paring knife, gently score a shallow diamond crosshatch pattern across the top rind of the brie (do not cut into the sides or bottom). This allows steam to escape while baking and helps the warm honey compote soak into the cheese.
  1. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine fresh cranberries, clover honey, orange juice, orange zest, and ground cinnamon. Simmer for 5 to 7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop and release their ruby juices into a glossy, thick compote. Remove from heat and stir in minced rosemary, toasted pecans, and flaky sea salt.
  1. Spoon the warm honey cranberry pecan topping evenly over the scored brie wheel, letting some tumble casually over the sides into the dish. Bake uncovered at 350°F for 12 to 15 minutes until the brie feels completely soft, molten, and gently bubbling at the edges.
  1. Remove carefully from the oven. Garnish with a fresh rosemary sprig and a light finishing drizzle of warm honey. Serve immediately with warm toasted baguette crostini, gourmet crackers, and crisp apple slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 7gFat: 17gSaturated Fat: 7gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 210mgPotassium: 120mgFiber: 2gSugar: 12gVitamin A: 240IUVitamin C: 6mgCalcium: 110mgIron: 0.6mg

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