Description
Succulent cranberry pecan brie delight merges sweet and savory flavors for an elegant appetizer. Creamy French brie melts perfectly beneath tart cranberries and crunchy pecans, creating a luxurious party sensation you’ll savor.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel brie
- ¼ cup (59 ml) cranberry sauce
- ¼ cup (28 g) pecans (toasted and roughly chopped)
- 2 tsp (10 ml) honey
- fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Preparation: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C), creating the perfect environment for transforming the brie into a luxurious appetizer.
- Positioning: Place the brie wheel in a ceramic dish or cast-iron skillet, ensuring it sits centered and stable for uniform heating.
- Melting: Nestle the dish in the preheated oven, allowing the cheese to soften and become creamy for 10-15 minutes until it reaches a pillowy consistency.
- Topping: Remove the brie from the oven and generously spread cranberry sauce across its surface, creating a vibrant layer that beautifully contrasts with the creamy cheese.
- Garnishing: Sprinkle toasted pecans over the cranberry sauce, gently pressing them to create a delightful textural landscape, then drizzle honey in elegant streams to enhance the sweet and savory profile.
- Finishing Touch: Adorn with fresh rosemary sprigs for an aromatic and visual flourish, then serve immediately alongside crisp baguette slices, delicate crackers, or crisp apple segments for an irresistible appetizer experience.
Notes
- Cheese Selection: Choose a high-quality, ripe brie with a soft, creamy texture that melts beautifully and provides a rich, buttery base for the toppings.
- Pecan Preparation: Toast pecans beforehand to intensify their nutty flavor and create a crisp, crunchy texture that elevates the overall dish.
- Temperature Precision: Monitor oven heat carefully to prevent over-melting; the brie should be soft and gooey, not completely liquid or burnt around the edges.
- Serving Tip: Serve immediately after preparing to capture the perfect balance of warm, melted cheese and crisp toppings for maximum flavor and textural enjoyment.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks, Desserts
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 9
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 15 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 10 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg