Baked brie cheese with cranberry sauce is a crowd pleasing party appetizer. This 20-minute vegetarian cheese appetizer uses just 3 ingredients. You will love this easy recipe that makes a show stopper, elegant and festive appetizer !
Looking for a super simple and easy appetizer idea ? This.is.it folks ! Brie cheese with cranberry sauce makes total gourmet food that is perfect for fancy entertaining ! Similar to Cranberry Brie Phyllo Cups, it is our holiday favorite recipe.
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Mildly flavorful brie cheese topped with homemade cranberry sauce and fresh rosemary is all you need to make my go-to appetizer recipe. I love how it brings out the festive pop come November and December !
Baked Brie With Cranberry Sauce Recipe Highlights
My dear hubby was in France for a few years while he was growing up. So he has a special affinity for French cuisine. We love sampling all types of artisan cheeses with a variety of wines. So needless to say, a baked brie fondue often happens in our kitchen.
Our guests also love the cheese board of oozing cheese crusty baguette or crackers. And making this recipe is a cinch. It is a best party appetizer suitable for
- Thanksgiving
- Christmas
- New Year's Eve
- Game Day Snacking
- Wine tasting
- Fall and winter gatherings
- Book clubs, kitty party or casual get togethers
Ingredients
- 8 oz. round Brie Cheese wheel
- ½ cup prepared cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for baking or garnishing
Substitutions
I am presenting this beautiful party appetizer with homemade cranberry sauce . You can however choose any of your favorite toppings. Here are some ideas-
- Warm honey, maple syrup or balsamic glaze
- Basil Pesto with walnuts
- Fig jam, apricot jam, sweet pepper jelly or any other spreadable fruit jam
- Peach chutney or apple ginger chutney or other savory relishes
- Chopped nuts like pistachio, walnuts or pecans
- Chopped fresh fruits like berries or grapes
- Bruschetta, tomato chutney, caramelized onions and spinach
- Sea Salt Flakes
How to Make
Preheat the oven to 350. Line a sheet pan with parchment paper for easy clean-up.
Remove the brie wheel from it's wrapping and place onto the middle of the parchment paper.
Top the cheese wheel with the cranberry sauce. Add chopped fresh herbs if desired.
Bake at 350 for 10-12 minutes, until the brie is soft and melty. You should feel liquid at the center for it to flow and spread smoothly.
Remove from the oven. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly on the top. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig or other herbs on top and serve immediately,
Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, sliced apples or pears and nuts.
How to serve baked brie with cranberry sauce
Brie is slightly nutty, tangy, and sweet in taste. We love to make a quick set up cheese board full of munchies to jazz up this delicious melted cheese. You can use
- Crusty toasted bread slices
- Baguette slices
- All types of crackers and chips ( use sturdy kind )
- Apple or Pear slices
- Grapes
Pro Tips
- Since brie is the star ingredient, choose best quality fresh cheese.
- This baked brie is best served warm, straight from the oven.
- Make sure to put the brie in the oven straight from the fridge. Do NOT let it get to room temperature, otherwise it doesn't melt properly.
- Bake it on a sheet of parchment paper so it is easy to just slide it from the baking sheet in the oven to a serving platter.
- Keep the toasted baguette and other trimming ready while brie bakes.
- Baked brie stays warm and melty for up to 30 minutes. You can reheat it in Microwave.
Best Party Appetizer Recipes
Combine 2 cups of fresh cranberries, 1 cup of raw sugar, 1 inch shredded ginger root and ½ cup orange juice into a 6-qt Instant Pot. Select MANUAL setting to high for 4 minutes. When finished cooking, let it release pressure naturally. Using a wooden spoon, mash the cooked cranberry mixture until most cranberries are popped and mashed.
Before baking, you can wrap the brie cheese wheel in the puff pastry sheet. Make a pocket and cover it all around. Bake for 15 minutes at 350° F. The crispy flaky pastry and warm melty cheese makes an irresistible combination.
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📖 Recipe
Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) round Brie Cheese wheel
- ½ cup prepared cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnishing
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 F. Line a baking sheet pan with parchment paper.
- Remove the brie wheel from it’s wrapping and place onto the middle of the parchment paper.
- Top the cheese wheel with the cranberry sauce. Add chopped fresh herbs if desired.
- Bake at 350 F for 10-12 minutes, until the brie is soft and melty. You should feel liquid at the center for it to flow and spread smoothly.
- Remove from the oven. Spread the cranberry sauce evenly on the top. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprig or other herbs on top and serve immediately,
- Serve it with toasted baguette slices, crackers, sliced apples or pears and nuts.
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This recipe first appeared on ProfusionCurry on November 21, 2023.
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