Guaranteed 10 Baked Brie with Cranberry Preserves Wins
Create a show-stopping holiday appetizer with this simple recipe for Baked Brie topped with sweet and tart cranberry preserves. This warm, gooey cheese is perfect for your next gathering.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 (8 ounce) wheel of Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry preserves
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the wheel of Brie on a small, oven-safe baking dish or a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Score the top rind of the Brie lightly in a crosshatch pattern, if desired.
- Spoon the cranberry preserves evenly over the top of the cheese.
- Sprinkle the chopped nuts over the preserves, if using.
- Bake for 10 to 15 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and melted when gently pressed.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for 5 minutes before serving immediately with your favorite crackers or bread.
Notes
- You can substitute raspberry or fig jam for the cranberry preserves.
- For extra crunch, toast the nuts lightly before sprinkling them on top.
- If you are worried about lifting the hot cheese, bake it directly on a small piece of parchment paper placed on a serving plate.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of recipe
- Calories: Approx. 200
- Sugar: Approx. 5g
- Sodium: Approx. 150mg
- Fat: Approx. 16g
- Saturated Fat: Approx. 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: Varies
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: Approx. 6g
- Fiber: Approx. 0g
- Protein: Approx. 8g
- Cholesterol: Approx. 40mg