Description
Maple Cranberry Baked Brie is a warm appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese topped with a sweet-tart cranberry mixture cooked with maple syrup and spices.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round of Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/2 tsp cinnamon
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
- Baguette slices or crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, brown sugar, vanilla extract, and cinnamon. Cook over medium heat for 5-7 minutes until cranberries burst.
- Place the Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and pour the cranberry mixture over it.
- Bake for 10-15 minutes until the Brie is soft and gooey.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with herbs, and serve with baguette slices or crackers.
Notes
- Use high-quality Brie cheese for the best flavor.
- Keep an eye on the baking time to avoid overcooking.
- Let the Brie cool slightly before serving for easier scooping.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 15g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Maple Cranberry Baked Brie, appetizer, holiday recipe, cheese dish