Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable)

Warm Brie topped with sweet-tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, baked until soft and melty.

# What You’ll Need:

01 - 1 (8 oz) wheel Brie cheese

02 - 1/2 cup dried cranberries

03 - 1/3 cup chopped pecans

04 - 1/4 cup pure maple syrup or honey

05 - 1 tablespoon unsalted butter, melted

06 - 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon

07 - Pinch sea salt

08 - Crackers, toasted baguette slices, or apple slices

01 - Preheat oven to 350°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Unwrap Brie and set on prepared sheet. Optionally, score the top rind with a crosshatch pattern to help topping adhere.

03 - In a small bowl, mix dried cranberries, chopped pecans, maple syrup, melted butter, cinnamon, and sea salt until evenly incorporated.

04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the surface of the Brie wheel.

05 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the Brie softens and starts to ooze but remains intact.

06 - Transfer to a serving platter and offer alongside crackers, toasted baguette, or apple slices.

01 -

It looks far more impressive than the ten minutes of actual work it demands.
That first bite—when the warm Brie meets the tart-sweet cranberries and butter-toasted pecans—feels like a small celebration in your mouth.
You can prep it completely in advance and simply pop it in the oven when guests arrive.

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Set a timer and stick to it—even three extra minutes can push the Brie from perfect to slightly deflated, though it's still delicious either way.
The topping mixture can be assembled up to two hours ahead, but don't put it on the Brie until you're ready to bake, or the cranberries will begin weeping liquid into the cheese.

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Buy your Brie from a place with real cheese knowledge—avoid pre-wrapped wheels that look pale or have a greenish tint, as they're past their prime.
If you accidentally overbake it and the Brie completely collapses, simply transfer it to a bowl and serve it as a warm dip instead—nobody will complain.