Description
Indulge in the festive flavors of the holidays with Santa’s Baked Brie topped with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. This appetizer is perfect for entertaining guests or enjoying a cozy night in by the fireplace.
Ingredients
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Main Ingredients:
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- 1 (8-ounce) cold brie cheese round
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons packed light or dark brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon finely grated orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 2 tablespoons coarsely chopped nuts
- 2 sprigs fresh rosemary, divided (optional)
For Serving:
- Assorted store-bought or homemade crackers or crostini
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Prepare the brie: Cut off the top rind of the brie wheel and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- Make the cranberry sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and nutmeg. Cook over low heat until the sugar is dissolved.
- Top the brie: Pour the cranberry sauce mixture over the brie and sprinkle with chopped nuts. Add a sprig of rosemary for garnish.
- Bake: Bake the brie for 15-20 minutes, or until the cheese is gooey and melted.
- Serve: Serve the baked brie hot with crackers or crostini.
Notes
- You can customize the nuts used in this recipe based on your preferences or what you have on hand.
- Feel free to adjust the sweetness of the cranberry sauce by adding more or less brown sugar to taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 200 kcal
- Sugar: 10 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg