Description
A warm and creamy baked brie topped with sweet cranberry sauce and bright orange flavor, creating an elegant yet easy appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 round brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- Zest of 1 orange
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts (optional)
- Assorted crackers or sliced bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 180°C (350°F) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the brie in the center of the dish.
- Mix cranberry sauce, orange zest, and orange juice in a bowl.
- Spoon the mixture over the brie evenly.
- Sprinkle walnuts on top if using.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until soft and melty.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
- Serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
- Do not remove the rind; it helps maintain shape.
- Do not overbake to prevent excessive melting.
- Use homemade cranberry sauce for enhanced flavor.
- Add honey or herbs for variation.
- Best served immediately while warm and creamy.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
