This cranberry baked brie is simple to make and full of flavour! Perfect for holiday parties or just a tasty holiday treat!
The holidays are all about celebrating – good friends, good family, and GOOD FOOD! Today, I’m teaming up with some of my amazing Canadian blogging friends to bring you our favorite holiday appetizers. These are all delicious and simple recipes that are sure to be a hit at any holiday party or gathering. {Or maybe just as a special treat for yourself as you wrap all of those gifts!} Be sure to check out all of the other recipes at the end of the post.
I love a good tasty appetizer! Honestly, I think I’d be happy to just have appetizers instead of a main meal. And, as an extra bonus, they’re generally way quicker and easier to make! Baked brie is a favorite of mine and this cranberry baked brie version is my holiday go-to recipe. It takes less than 15 mnutes of prep time and is so delicious! I always make extra cranberry sauce for leftovers.
Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe
- 12 oz. cranberries, washed and dried
- ¾ cup sugar {I like using ¼ cup brown sugar and ½ cup white sugar}
- ⅓ cup water
- ¼ tsp. all spice
- ¼ tsp. nutmeg
- 1 cinnamon stick
- ½ an orange, juiced and zested
- 8-ounce round brie cheese, room temperature
- 2-3 tbsp. walnuts, finely chopped {optional}
- Fresh rosemary to garnish
- Pre-heat the oven to 350 F.
- In a medium sauce pan, combine the cranberries, sugar and water. Stir to combine and bring to a boil over medium heat.
- Reduce to a simmer and add the cinnamon stick, allspice and nutmeg. Stir to and simmer for an 7-9 minutes. Some of the cranberries will burst and some will remain whole.
- Add the orange juice and zest, reserving a small amount of the zest for garnish if desired.
- Starting with chilled brie, score or remove the rind using a serrated knife. Be sure to remove as little of the soft cheese as possible. This allows the cheese to get better exposure to the heat and will let air escape in a controlled manner.
- Place the brie cut side up in a brie baking dish or on a pie plate lined with parchment paper. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until the cheese is bubbly.
- Top with ½ - ¾ cup of the cranberry sauce and walnuts if desired. Garnish with extra orange rind or rosemary. Serve warm with crackers or crostinis.
If you happen to have any leftovers, this tastes delicious as a grilled cheese sandwich or warm it up in the oven to melt the cheese again and add to a turkey sandwich. You’ll also have extra cranberry sauce that I’m sure will be eaten up with other dishes!
Before you run to make your own, be sure to check out some of these other delicious holiday appetizer ideas. It’s hard to pick just one!
Goat Cheese Log by Barbara of Hodge:Podge
Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie by Christina of The DIY Mommy
Cheese Fondue Appetizer by Jo-Anna of A Pretty Life
Festive Crostini with Cranberry Compote & Brie by Shauna of Satori Design for Living
Stuffed Mushrooms by Dannyelle of Life is a Party
Olive and Cream Cheese Dip by Beth Ann of The Hunted and Gathered
Loaded BLT Dip by Jen of Kitchen Counter Chronicles
Ritz Pizza Crackers by Shannon of AKA Design
Whipped Goat Cheese and Cranberry Jalapeno Crostini by Kristeena of Motherhood in Stilettos
For more holiday food ideas, check out these posts…
Gingerbread Chocolate Thumbprint Cookies
Chocolate Cheesecake Oreo Balls
Slow Cooker Creamy Corn Side Dish
Mmmmm! Cranberry, Brie and rosemary is one of my most favourite flavour combinations for the holiday season! This looks delicious Jenn!
Oh, Jenn, this looks so, so yummy! I love brie, too. Beautiful photos 🙂
Beautifully presented, yummy looking. Definitely one I will try. Can you tell me the brand of the thin-sliced fruit and nut- studded bread you are serving with the Brie?
Oh, those are the BEST crackers ever and actually taste really good on their own too. They’re President’s Choice brand from Superstore {in Canada}. They have a few different flovours but the cranberry ones are my favourite. They’re in the deli section – not in the cracker isle.