Baked Brie with Cranberry-Orange Sauce and Pecans

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 15

Cook Time: 15

Total Time: 30

Servings:

Calories: 256kcal

Author: Kris Longwell

Warm, creamy baked Brie topped with tangy cranberry-orange sauce and toasted pecans—an easy and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.

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Equipment

baking dish
Medium saucepan

Ingredients

1 8 oz Brie wheel, rind left on
1 cup cranberries fresh or frozen
⅓ cup orange juice preferably freshly squeezed
¼ cup granulated sugar
1 teaspoon orange zest usually from 1 orange
½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
½ cup chopped pecans lightly toasted
honey for drizzling
fresh rosemary for garnish, optional

Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F.
Place the Brie (with rind still on) in a baking dish and place in oven. Bake for 15 minutes.
1 8 oz Brie
While the Brie is baking, make the cranberry-orange sauce by adding the cranberries, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, and cinnamon to a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring often, until the cranberries are bursting open and the sauce has thickened.
1 cup cranberries, ⅓ cup orange juice, ¼ cup granulated sugar, 1 teaspoon orange zest, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
Remove the sauce from the heat and stir in the butter.
1 tablespoon unsalted butter
Remove the Brie from the oven and spoon the cranberry-orange sauce over the top. Sprinkle with the toasted pecans.
½ cup chopped pecans
Drizzle honey over the top and garnish with sprigs of rosemary (if desired). Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices, crackers, or fresh fruit.
honey, fresh rosemary

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Notes

NOTE: Watch the video in the recipe card for visual guidance.

Store any leftover baked Brie covered in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
Reheat gently in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 10–15 minutes until warmed through and gooey.
The cranberry-orange sauce can be made ahead and refrigerated for up to 3 days.
Toast the pecans just before serving to keep them crunchy and flavorful.
For best results, serve immediately after baking to enjoy the creamy texture.

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