Description
🧀✨ Indulge in the perfect balance of creamy, sweet, and tangy flavors with this easy Baked Brie topped with luscious Honey Balsamic Cranberry Sauce—ideal for any festive gathering! 🍯🍷
🎄🔥 Ready in just 15-30 minutes, this elegant appetizer pairs beautifully with crackers or fruit, making it a must-try for holiday entertaining or a cozy night in! 🍇🥖
Ingredients
Wheel of Brie cheese
Fresh or canned cranberry sauce
Honey or maple syrup
Balsamic vinegar
Fresh cranberries (if making homemade sauce)
Optional: Chopped pecans
Optional: Pomegranate seeds
Optional: Fresh rosemary
Optional: Orange zest
Optional: Sautéed apples
Crackers, bread, or fruit slices for serving
Instructions
1. Preheat your oven to 350-375°F.
2. Place the wheel of Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
3. Bake the Brie for 7-15 minutes until it becomes soft in the center.
4. While the Brie is baking, prepare the cranberry sauce by adding cranberries, honey or maple syrup, balsamic vinegar, and optional rosemary to a saucepan.
5. Cook the cranberry mixture over medium heat until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
6. Remove the baked Brie from the oven and transfer it to a serving platter.
7. Pour the warm cranberry balsamic sauce over the Brie.
8. Add optional toppings like pecans and pomegranate seeds for extra texture and flavor.
9. Serve the baked Brie immediately with crackers, bread, or fruit slices.
10. Customize with optional ingredients like orange zest, nuts, or sautéed apples if desired.
11. Store any leftovers in the fridge for 1-2 days and reheat in the oven before serving.
Notes
Let the Brie sit at room temperature for 10-15 minutes before baking to help it melt evenly.
Stir the cranberry sauce frequently while cooking to prevent sticking and achieve a smooth, thick consistency.
Serve the baked Brie immediately while warm and gooey for the best texture and flavor.
- Prep Time: 15
- Cook Time: 15
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French