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Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote

Warm, gooey brie topped with spiced cranberry compote and toasted pecans

⏱️ Prep: 15min🍳 Cook: 20min⏰ Total: 35min👥 Serves: 8🌡️ hot
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠️ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, tree-nuts

Ingredients

  • 1brie wheel(8 oz)
  • 1 cupfresh cranberries
  • 0.25 cupbrown sugar
  • 2 tbsporange juice
  • 0.5 tspcinnamon
  • 0.25 cuppecans(toasted, chopped)
  • crackers(for serving)
  • rosemary sprig(for garnish)

📝 Make Ahead

Make cranberry compote up to 3 days ahead. Bake brie just before serving.

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. Simmer cranberries with brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon until berries burst
  3. Remove from heat and let cool slightly
  4. Score top of brie in crosshatch pattern
  5. Place brie in small baking dish or on parchment-lined pan
  6. Bake 12-15 minutes until soft when pressed
  7. Top with warm cranberry compote
  8. Sprinkle with toasted pecans
  9. Garnish with rosemary
  10. Serve immediately with crackers

💡 Pro Tips

Don't overbake or cheese becomes rubbery. The brie should be soft but still hold its shape. Let guests break through the rind for the full experience.

📜 History

Baked brie became a popular American entertaining dish in the 1980s, combining French cheese with American creativity. The warm, gooey texture makes it irresistible for communal dipping.

🍸 Pairs Well With

Also pairs well with:

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