Description
A delightful combination of creamy brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect as a starter or snack for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 wheel Brie Cheese (8-ounce)
- 2 cups Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- 1 cup Granulated Sugar
- 1/2 cup Fresh Orange Juice
- 1 tablespoon Orange Zest
- 1 pinch Salt
- 1/2 cup Chopped Pecans or Walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon Fresh Herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest.
- Bring the mixture to a gentle boil over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
- Reduce heat to low and let simmer for 10-15 minutes until cranberries burst and the sauce thickens.
- Remove from heat and stir in nuts and herbs if using.
- Place brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spoon the warm cranberry sauce over it.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the brie is soft and bubbly.
- Let it rest for a few minutes before serving warm with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
Serve warm for the best texture and flavor. Optionally enhance the sauce with cinnamon or ginger.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 20g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 30mg