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Never in the history of appetizers has there been a more elegant or easier recipe than this Baked Brie with Cranberries and Walnuts.Brie cheese is baked to melted perfection and topped with sweetened cranberries, walnuts, orange zest, and chopped fresh rosemary.
Are you doing any entertaining over the holidays? I love to serve this withCrab Rangoon,Jalapeno Popper Cheese Ball Recipe, andPotato Skins for special occasions over the Christmas and New Year’s holidays.
Why this recipe works!
This delectable, easy, and sophisticated recipe is so simple and quick to prepare. With 10 minutes of prep time, it is hands down one of my favorite recipes, leaving me more time to make sure I have everything perfect for my guests.
The flavor combination here is a real winner! Cranberries, walnuts, orange zest, and rosemary go together like peas in a pod. Add in rich,melty cheese,and you have yourself a win-win recipe.
There are only simple ingredients in this baked cheese recipe. Everything is readily available at most supermarkets.
What is Brie Cheese?
Brie is soft cow’s milk cheese with a mellow flavor and a hint of nuttiness. It comes in a white mold rind that is completely edible and packed with flavor. You can find these wheels at most grocery stores in the cheese case with the other finer cheeses. Enjoy brie at room temperature or bake as a delicious melty appetizer with a crisp glass of wine.
How to make Baked Brie
Start by adding the water, cranberries, and brown sugar to a pan. Simmer for about 7-8 minutes or until the cranberries start to pop. Then remove from the heat. Once the cranberry mixture has cooled for a couple of minutes, stir in the honey.
While the cranberries are cooking, place the brie on a parchment-covered baking sheet or in a mini iron skillet. Bake for about 15 minutes or until the cheese is soft in the middle. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes. Use the parchment paper to carefully transfer it to a serving dish and spoon on the cranberries, nuts, orange zest, and rosemary. Serve promptly with apple slices or pear slices, crackers and Easy Crostini.
Brie is a soft French cheese that comes in a rind. The rind is edible and becomes more subtle when baked. I do not trim the rind, as it is what is holding the melted cheese in place while it bakes.
The cheese will become soft in the middle when baked long enough. Gently and carefully touch the center to see if it is slightly soft, like jello. Don’t press hard, as you don’t want hot cheese squirting out.
Let the cheese rest for 5 minutes before piling on the goodies, as it can also bust open as soon as it comes out of the oven from the weight of the toppings.
You can substitute pecans, almonds, or pistachios for the walnuts.
For a super simple, quick solution, top the baked brie with anypreservesorjamlikefig jam,raspberry jam, or apricot jam.
Storeleftoversin an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
There are many combinations to put on top of soft cheese. It is really only limited by your imagination. One of my favorite simple combinations is just some honey and fresh thyme.
To reheat, pop it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (this is where the parchment paper comes in handy) or pop bake in the oven for a couple of minutes (this is where the mini cast iron skillet comes in handy).
Flavor variations
Garlic and herb – prior to baking, brush the top of the cheese with olive oil and sprinkle with fresh sliced garlic and thyme leaves. After baking, drizzle with honey.
Bacon jam – prior to baking, top withbacon jam and bake as directed.
Caramelized onion – prior to baking, top withcaramelized onions. After baking, drizzle with honey and sprinkle with thyme leaves.
Puff Pastry – roll out the pastry and top it with the cranberry mixture in the center of the dough. Place the wheel of brie on top of the cranberry mixture and bring the sides of the dough up to wrap it. Flip it over and place it on a parchment paper-covered baking sheet. Brush with egg wash and bake at 375 for 25 minutes or until golden brown.
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Baked Brie Recipe
Baked Brie is always a hit when entertaining. This winning combination of cranberries, walnuts, rosemary, and honey is easy, elegant, and flavorful. Bake some today and impress your friends and family.
5 from 25 votes
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Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: French
Prep Time: 10 minutesminutes
Cook Time: 15 minutesminutes
Servings: 8servings
Calories: 65kcal
Author: Beth Pierce
Ingredients
Brie cheese wheel8-ounce
1cupfresh cranberries
2tablespoonswater
1/4cupbrown sugar
2tablespoonshoney
2tablespoonschopped walnuts
1/2tablespoonorange zest
1/2teaspoonchopped fresh rosemary
Instructions
Preheat oven to 350 degrees.
Add the water, cranberries, and brown sugar to a saucepan over medium-low heat. Simmer for 7-8 minutes or until the cranberries start to pop. Remove from the heat and let cool for 2-3 minutes. Stir in the honey.
While the cranberries are cooking, place the brie on a parchment-covered baking sheet or in a mini iron skillet. Bake for 12-15 minutes or until the cheese is soft to the touch. Remove from the oven and let sit for about 5 minutes. Use the parchment paper to move the brie to a serving platter and gently spoon on the cranberry mixture, walnuts, orange zest, and rosemary. For best results, serve promptly
Notes
The cheese will become soft in the middle when baked long enough. Gently and carefully touch the center to see if it is slightly soft, like jello. Don't press hard, as you don't want hot cheese squirting out.
Let the cheese rest for 5 minutes before piling on the goodies, as it can also bust open as soon as it comes out of the oven from the weight of the toppings.
You can substitute pecans, almonds, or pistachios for the walnuts.
For a super simple, quick solution, top the baked brie with anypreservesorjamlikefig jam,raspberry jam, or apricot jam.
Storeleftoversin an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days.
There are many combinations to put on top of soft cheese. It is really only limited by your imagination. One of my favorite simple combinations is just some honey and fresh thyme.
To reheat, pop it in the microwave for 30-60 seconds (this is where the parchment paper comes in handy) or pop bake in the oven for a couple of minutes (this is where the mini cast iron skillet comes in handy).
Nutrition Disclaimer: All nutritional information shared on this site is an approximation. I am not a certified nutritionist and any nutritional information shared on this site should be used as a general guideline.
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Fred
Great holiday appetizer. I made it for a Christmas party and everyone loved it. Cranberries and orange always play so well together. Thanks for sharing!
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Beth Pierce
So glad that you liked the baked brie, Fred!
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Edgar
Baked brie is the best holiday appetizer and this combo was perfect for friendsgiving. We loved it. I am going to hang on to the rest of my cranberries so I can make it for a Christmas gathering!
Can’t wait till Christmas so I can make this for my family. Thanks for the recipe!
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Beth Pierce
The pleasure is all mine, Kay!
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Jennifer
Ooh! This was so good and a huge hit at a little co*cktail we threw over the weekend! Who knew that melted brie, cranberries, walnuts, and orange tasted so good together.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Jennifer! So glad that everyone liked it.
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Shilpa Bindlish
This is something I would love to taste. And with a hint of garlic, the taste would double. Thnx for sharing.
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Luna
I need to find a good brie to do this with! Last time I tried making something similar I think I picked up the wrong cheese. This looks so good!
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Karletta
Just the recipe I’m looking for. I’ve swapped the walnuts out for pecans which grow wild on our street. Yummy.
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Beth Pierce
Sounds like a great plan!
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Ramil Hinolan
Cheers to the joy of baked brie! I’m bookmarking it for my next gathering or a cozy night in with some good wine.
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Isabellita Pabalan
Love this! Baked Brie is my holiday entertaining go-to.
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Ave
Reading through your post has me convinced that it’s time to finally try making this elegant appetizer. The combination of melted Brie, sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and aromatic rosemary sounds amazing. I appreciate the detailed instructions and helpful tips— definitely making it a part of my next gathering.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Ave! Enjoy!
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Ben
I made this for Thanksgiving because I didn’t want to wait until Christmas. It’s the best baked brie I’ve ever made!
Yum! This baked brie is beyond delicious. Love the addition of the walnuts and cranberries for flavor and texture. This will be the star of my Christmas eve appetizer table.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Stephanie! Merry Christmas!
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Shelby
This is our go-to holiday appetizer. I love the orange zest in the cranberry sauce!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Shelby! Me too!
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Renee
This will be absolutely fabulous with our homemade cranberry sauce! Such a simple, easy recipe, and so festive, too!
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Kathleen
I am loving this cranberry topping for this baked brie. It goes perfectly and I can’t wait to dig into it.
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Kelley
This baked Bree was soooo good!! Made it over the weekend and my guest loved it!!
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Kelley! I am so glad that your guests loved the baked brie!
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Liza
The flavors of the creamy cheese and tart cranberries are irresistible! I made this for a party and everyone raved about it.
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Beth Pierce
Thanks, Liza! I am so glad that everyone enjoyed the baked brie. It is one of our favorites.
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Emily
I’ve always wanted to make this at home and it was SO good!! This is my new party go-to app!
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Dannii
This is what we always eat on Christmas Eve. So deliciously indulgent.
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Melanie C
I used to see this all the time when I lived in Europe, I don’t see it so much here in the States and it’s such a shame because it is DELICIOUS! Thank you so much for reminding about this yummy cheese, it’s as good as it looks (trust me, I know). Thank you for sharing!
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Beth Pierce
My pleasure Melanie!
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Chef Mireille
I don’t usually liked brie, but then I tried this at a family party and it was so good. I asked my aunt but she had purchased it so wasn’t exactly sure how to make it. thanks for much for the recipe. I will definitely be impressing everyone with the homemade version at the next family party!
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Jessica Formicola
Brie is one of my favorite cheeses- it’s so versatile! But I love that you combined the flavors of cranberry, orange and rosemary with it! So genius!
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Michele
No temperature for baking brie 🙁
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Beth Pierce
Thanks for the heads up Michele! 350 degrees. I am fixing it right now.
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Patricia @ Grab a Plate
Mmmm….I could seriously eat the whole thing myself! Such a great starter for the holiday season. So festive & easy to make!
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Catalina
I would like this for our weekly movie night! Thanks for this idea!
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Beti | easyweeknightrecipes
The perfect appetizer!! I love the flavors!
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katerina @ diethood.com
Oh my goodness, this baked brie looks AMAZING!! I can’t wait to try it!
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Toni Dash
This is amazing! A great addition to our holiday menu!
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Erin
This Baked Brie looks incredibly delicious!
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Amanda
I could not get enough of this, it was so full of flavor!
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Sara Welch
This will make a lovely addition to my holiday spread this year! Looks too good to pass up!
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