Irresistible Baked Brie with Cranberry and Walnuts
A quick and easy holiday appetizer featuring warm, gooey baked brie topped with tart cranberries and crunchy toasted walnuts. Perfect for festive gatherings and cozy nights.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Total Time: 25-30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel of whole brie cheese (225g), rind on
- 3/4 cup fresh cranberries (100g), rinsed and patted dry
- 1/2 cup chopped walnuts (50g), toasted
- 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar (25g)
- 1 tablespoon honey (15ml)
- 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
- A pinch of ground cinnamon (optional)
- Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Toast the walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat, stirring frequently for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Remove from heat and let cool.
- In a small bowl, combine fresh cranberries, toasted walnuts, brown sugar, chopped rosemary (if using), and cinnamon. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the prepared baking sheet or ovenproof dish. Optionally, slice off the top rind for easier melting.
- Spoon the cranberry and walnut mixture evenly over the top of the brie, pressing lightly to adhere.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the brie is soft and gooey but not runny; the center should jiggle slightly when shaken gently.
- Remove from oven and drizzle honey over the cranberry topping for a glossy finish.
- Serve immediately with crackers or toasted baguette slices.
Notes
If the brie isn’t soft enough after 20 minutes, bake for a few more minutes but watch carefully to avoid over-melting. Let baked brie rest 3-5 minutes before serving to set slightly. Toast bread or crackers just before serving for maximum crunch. For nut-free version, substitute walnuts with pumpkin seeds or omit nuts. Frozen cranberries can be used if thawed and drained well.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: Approximately 1/6 of
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 9
- Sodium: 210
- Fat: 22
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 8
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