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Cranberry Baked Brie - Easy Christmas Appetizer Recipe
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Cranberry Baked Brie

Cranberry Baked Brie is an EASY 15-minute sweet and savory appetizer recipe! Gooey, melted brie topped with cranberry sauce, rosemary, honey, walnuts, and flaky sea salt.
Prep Time: 10 minutes
Cook Time: 10 minutes
Total Time: 20 minutes
Makes: 8 servings

Ingredients

  • 8 oz small brie wheel
  • 1 1/2 cups fresh cranberries
  • 1/3 cup sugar
  • 3 tablespoons grand marnier
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 cup freshly squeezed orange juice
  • 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary
  • 1/2 teaspoon Chinese five spice (optional)
  • 1/2 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
  • fresh rosemary leaves
  • 2 tablespoons honey
  • flaky sea salt
  • crackers, for serving

Instructions

  • Preheat an oven to 400 F. Place a piece of parchment paper on a small baking sheet.
  • Make the Cranberry Sauce. Combine the cranberries, sugar, water, grand marnier, orange zest and juice, rosemary, and Chinese five spice in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook until the cranberries have burst and are soft. Cool the sauce to room temperature.
  • Score the brie. Score a diamond pattern into the top of the brie. Only go about 1/8 of an inch deep. Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet.
  • Top and bake. Top the brie with half of the cranberry sauce and bake for 8-10 minutes, until gooey. Remove from the oven.
  • Top and serve. Transfer the parchment with the brie to a serving board or platter. Top with the chopped walnuts and more rosemary. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with flaky sea salt. Serve with fruit, crackers, and the rest of the cranberry sauce.

Notes

Bake the brie from cold so that it doesn't liquify. If you're using room temperature brie, only bake for 5 minutes.