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Baked Brie with Cranberry Compote

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

hot_biteEasyFrench-American
Prep15 minCook20 minTotal35 minServes8Temphot
✓ vegetarian✓ gluten-free
⚠ Contains: 🥛 Dairy, tree-nuts
Recipe
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. 1Preheat oven to 350°F
  2. 2Simmer cranberries with brown sugar, orange juice, and cinnamon until berries burst
  3. 3Remove from heat and let cool slightly
  4. 4Score top of brie in crosshatch pattern
  5. 5Place brie in small baking dish or on parchment-lined pan
  6. 6Bake 12-15 minutes until soft when pressed
  7. 7Top with warm cranberry compote
  8. 8Sprinkle with toasted pecans
  9. 9Garnish with rosemary
  10. 10Serve immediately with crackers
Notes
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 & Origin

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.

Cocktail Pairings
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