Irresistible Cranberry Orange Baked Brie for Effortless Entertaining
Cranberry Orange Baked Brie is a quick, crowd-pleasing appetizer combining creamy brie, sweet cranberry, and zesty orange.
Equipment
- - Oven
- - Mixing bowl
- - Baking dish
Ingredients
For the Brie
- 8 oz Brie Cheese Opt for double cream brie for extra creaminess.
For the Topping
- 1 tsp Orange Zest Freshly grated for best taste.
- 1/3 cup Cranberry Sauce Whole berry; homemade for a fresher touch.
- 2 tbsp Brown Sugar Packed; coconut sugar can be used as an alternative.
- 2 tbsp Chopped Nuts Preferred pecans or walnuts; can substitute with almonds or omit.
- 1 tsp Vanilla Extract No substitutions recommended.
- 1/8 tsp Ground Nutmeg Freshly ground preferred; can use ground cinnamon in a pinch.
- 2 Fresh Rosemary Sprigs Optional for aroma and presentation.
Instructions
How to Make Cranberry Orange Baked Brie
- Preheat your oven to 350°F.
- Allow the brie to sit at room temperature for about 15-20 minutes.
- In a mixing bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla extract, orange zest, and nutmeg.
- Place the brie on a baking dish or parchment paper.
- Generously spoon the cranberry mixture over the brie.
- Slide your dish into the oven and bake for 8-15 minutes.
- Remove the baked brie from the oven and let it rest for about 5 minutes.
Notes
Garnish with extra orange zest for added flavor and color. Customize with alternative toppings like figs or apples if desired.