Baked Brie is one of those yummy appetizers that cheese lovers rave about, and for good reason. A wheel of buttery brie oozing out of its rind under a nutty cranberry topping is a mouthwatering sight to behold.

Easy party appetizers are one of my favorite parts of the holiday season! From bacon wrapped jalapeño poppers to buffalo cauliflower I can’t get enough. And this recipe takes literally a minute to prep before popping in the oven, so I can enjoy it anytime!

Baked brie with cranberries & pecans in a bowl with rosemary

What is Baked Brie?

Baked brie is made from an uncut wheel of brie with the rind intact. When baked, the edible rind keeps its pleasant texture, while the interior melts into a spreadable, delicious gooey cheese. Brie’s savory funkiness really blooms with heat.

The rind is actually a bloom of the cheese culture that gives brie its characteristic flavor. It develops on the outside of the wheel as the cheese ripens.

During the holiday, consider keeping a couple of wheels in your fridge. They will make for an awesome spur-of-the-moment snack to offer pop-in guests and prove to them that yes, they are truly welcome!

Ingredients for baked brie and Brie topped with cranberries with pecans on the side

How to Make Baked Brie

It’s hard to imagine that such a delicious party snack could be so simple. Cleanup is a breeze too.

  1. Top brie wheel with nuts, cranberry sauce, and syrup.
  2. Bake per recipe below until heated through.

Tips

  • For even baking, bring the brie to room temperature beforehand.
  • Allow the brie to cool slightly before breaking into it. If it’s too hot, the cheese will be too melty and gush everywhere.
  • If your brie starts to harden, place it in a small casserole dish (with sides as the cheese will leak/melt) and reheat in the oven or microwave.

Baked brie with cranberries & pecans being dipped with a cracker

Topping Options

There are so many variations on toppings for baked brie. Really, the sky is the limit. The best ones are sticky-sweet and nutty. Here are a few popular options for toppings:

What to Serve with Baked Brie

It can be slathered on crostini or crackers for rich and crunchy flavor bites. And talk about easy!

A cut fresh fruit platter or kabobs are always appropriate to serve with baked brie. Grapes, pineapple chunks and melon are some of my favorite cheese companions.

A bit of sparkling wine, some holiday music, and you and your baked brie will make the season merry and bright indeed!

If you have any leftovers, why not try this blueberry brie grilled cheese?

Great Holiday Appetizers

Baked brie with cranberries & pecans in a bowl
5 from 15 votes↑ Click stars to rate now!
Or to leave a comment, click here!

Baked Brie with Cranberries & Pecans

Great party appetizer that is both fancy feeling and delicious!
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 14 minutes
Cool 10 minutes
Total Time 19 minutes
Servings 6 servings

Ingredients  

  • 1 wheel brie 8-12 ounces
  • ¼ cup whole berry cranberry sauce or preserves
  • ¼ cup pecans
  • 2 tablespoons real maple syrup

Instructions 

  • Preheat oven to 375°F.
  • Spread cranberry sauce over brie, combine pecans and maple syrup and spread on top.
  • Place on a parchment lined pan and bake 14-17 minutes or until cheese is starting to melt. Remove from oven and allow to cool at least 10 minutes.

Notes

Leftover cranberry sauce is perfect in this recipe. Homemade is best of course and can easily be frozen and saved to use in this recipe.
5 from 15 votes

Nutrition Information

Calories: 190 | Carbohydrates: 10g | Protein: 8g | Fat: 13g | Saturated Fat: 7g | Cholesterol: 38mg | Sodium: 241mg | Potassium: 89mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 9g | Vitamin A: 223IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 79mg | Iron: 1mg

Nutrition information provided is an estimate and will vary based on cooking methods and brands of ingredients used.

Course Appetizer, Dip
Cuisine American

Like our recipes?
Follow us on Pinterest!

Follow us on Pinterest

Baked brie with a title
Baked brie with cranberry and pecans and writing
Baked Brie topped with cranberries & pecans with writing

Categories:

, ,

Recipes you'll love

About the author

Holly is a wine and cheese lover, recipe creator, shopping enthusiast and self appointed foodie. Her greatest passion is creating in the kitchen and making deliciously comforting recipes for the everyday home cook!
See more posts by Holly

Follow Holly on social media:

pinterest facebook twitter instagram

Free eBook!

Subscribe to receive weekly recipes and get a FREE Bonus e-book: Quick & Easy Weeknight Meals!

You can unsubscribe anytime by clicking the “unsubscribe” link at the bottom of emails you receive.

latest & greatest

Leave a Reply

Your email address will not be published. Required fields are marked *

Recipe Rating