Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
This Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie is a warm, creamy appetizer featuring a wheel of melty Brie topped with tangy cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, honey, and orange zest. Easy to prepare and festive in flavor, it’s the perfect sweet-savory dish for holiday gatherings or cozy nights in.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 27 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4 to 6
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 wheel (225 g / 8 oz) double-cream Brie cheese
- ¼ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup pecans, roughly chopped and lightly toasted
- Zest from ½ medium orange
- 1 tablespoon honey (plus more for drizzling, if desired)
- Optional garnish: fresh or frozen cranberries, fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the Brie wheel in the dish and score the top rind in a crisscross pattern.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the top, then sprinkle with toasted pecans.
- Add orange zest and drizzle with honey.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, until cheese is warm and beginning to ooze.
- Garnish with fresh cranberries and rosemary, if using.
- Serve immediately with crostini, crackers, or sliced baguette.
Notes
- Swap pecans for walnuts or slivered almonds.
- Use maple syrup instead of honey for deeper flavor.
- Substitute fig jam or raspberry preserves for cranberry sauce.
- Omit nuts for a nut-free version and increase cranberry topping.
- Add a pinch of cinnamon or cayenne for extra warmth or spice.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 wheel with toppings
- Calories: 210
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Find it online: https://savorymomskitchen.com/cranberry-pecan-baked-brie/
