Baking brie cheese brings out its full buttery and creamy taste and texture; it’s no wonder baked brie has seen such a spike in popularity. Baked Brie & Cranberry Sauce take this appetizer in a new Thanksgiving direction! The richness of the brie creates a wonderful contrast to the tart sweetness of the cranberries and the crunch of toasted hazelnuts. Make sure you have plenty of crackers to serve with your Baked Brie & Cranberry Sauce because you’re going to want to keep dipping into it!
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) round brie cheese, room temperature
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar, packed
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- 1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
- 1/4 cup hazelnuts, unroasted and roughly chopped
- rosemary, optional, to taste, for garnish
- assorted crackers, optional, to taste, for serving
Directions
Step 1 -Preheat the oven to 425 degrees F.
Step 2 -Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
Step 3 -Peel or scrape the top rind off of the brie round.
Step 4 -Make a small hollow in the center of the brie.
Step 5 -Place the brie in the prepared baking dish.
Step 6 -In a bowl, combine the cranberry sauce, the brown sugar, the vanilla, the orange zest, and the nutmeg.
Step 7 -Top the brie with the cranberry mixture.
Step 8 -Sprinkle the chopped hazelnuts on top.
Step 9 -Bake the brie just until the cheese is melty and the fruit begins to bubble, about 8-12 minutes. You’ll want to keep a close eye on it because you want the brie to retain its structure while still being soft.
Step 10 -When the brie is ready, remove it from the oven and transfer it to your preferred serving dish.
Step 11 -Garnish with the rosemary and serve warm with the crackers.
