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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

Modified: Feb 14, 2025 · Published: Nov 11, 2021 by Heather · As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. · 714 words. · About 4 minutes to read this article.

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Baked brie with cranberry sauce recipe.
Baked brie with cranberry sauce recipe.
Baked brie with cranberry sauce recipe.

Baked brie with cranberry sauce is an easy, three-ingredient appetizer to serve at your next holiday gathering. Hot, melted brie cheese is topped with cranberry sauce and chopped pecans.

A whole wheel of brie cheese topped with cranberry sauce and pecans, with a serving knife and crackers.

There's nothing better than a simple, fuss-free, and delicious holiday appetizer. Give this baked brie with cranberry sauce a try - it's easy to prepare and only takes three ingredients.

Cranberry sauce is a staple at many holiday dinner tables. Have leftovers? This recipe is the answer. Plus, who doesn't love melty, gooey cheese? It's a match made in heaven.

Baked brie topped with cranberry sauce and pecans makes a festive, eye-catching, and delicious holiday appetizer. It's a little sweet, tart, rich, and perfect on crackers or crostini.

Ingredients and substitutions

Ingredients on a counter top.
  • Brie - Any round wheel of brie from 8 ounces to 16 ounces works well for this recipe. Where can you find a wheel of brie? Look in your local grocer's deli section.
  • Cranberry sauce - Can be homemade or store bought. I highly recommend my recipe for cranberry sauce with orange zest (as shown in the photos). Cranberry sauce can be substituted with jam (like apricot jam) or honey.
  • Pecans - Can be omitted or substituted with pistachios or walnuts.

Best pan for baked brie

The type of pan you use for baking depends on how you'd like to serve your brie. You can serve brie in a few ways - on a charcuterie board/serving plate, or in a hot dish (which will keep it warm and melty for longer).

To keep your brie warm longer, bake and serve it in a small cast iron pan or metal pie plate with shallow sides. The pan will retain some heat after baking, which keeps your brie nice and melty.

Otherwise, simply place your brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Once your cheese is melted, use the parchment paper to transfer it directly to your serving tray.

Frequently asked questions

A wheel of melty brie cheese topped with cranberry sauce and pecans on a plate with crackers.
Do I need to remove the rind?

Do not remove the rind before baking your brie. The rind holds your cheese together while it melts in the oven, keeping its shape and making it much easier to serve. The rind on brie is edible, so there's no need to remove it after baking either. Simply enjoy the rind along with the melty center of your brie.

How do I keep my brie warm for longer?

I suggest baking and serving it in a shallow pan, like a cast iron skillet or a pie pan that will retain some heat. Make sure your dish is shallow with low sides, making it less likely for someone to burn their hands on the edges.

What do you serve with baked brie?

Baked brie can be served with a variety of crackers, pita chips, flatbread, sliced apples, sliced pears, and crostini (thinly sliced and toasted bread drizzled in olive oil).
Baked brie could also be added to a charcuterie board, like my Thanksgiving charcuterie board.

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A whole wheel of brie cheese topped with cranberry sauce and pecans, with a serving knife and crackers.
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce

Baked brie with cranberry sauce is an easy, three-ingredient appetizer to serve at your next holiday gathering. Hot, melted brie cheese is topped with cranberry sauce and chopped pecans.
Prep Time5 minutes minutes
Cook Time15 minutes minutes
Total Time20 minutes minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 125kcal
Author: Heather

Ingredients

  • 8 ounce brie cheese wheel
  • ¼ cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
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Instructions

  • Preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit. Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside. Alternatively, use a small 6 inch cast iron skillet or pie pan.
  • Unwrap brie cheese and place onto prepared pan. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until center is melted (check with a toothpick).
  • Remove from oven and use the parchment paper to transfer brie to a serving plate (or leave cheese in cast iron skillet for serving). Top cheese with cranberry sauce and pecans.
  • Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or sliced apples.

Equipment Recommendations

  • Nordic Ware Half Baking Sheet
  • Reynolds Parchment Paper

Notes

  • The rind is edible and should not be removed before or after baking.
  • If your cheese wheel begins to harden after serving, entire wheel can be reheated in the microwave in 30 second increments until desired meltiness is achieved.
  • Leftover brie can be refrigerated in a sealed container for up to a week. Leftovers can be reheated in the microwave in a bowl or ramekin. 
  • Homemade or store bought cranberry sauce can be used. Or, substitute with your favorite jam or honey.

Nutrition Estimate

Calories: 125kcal | Carbohydrates: 4g | Protein: 6g | Fat: 10g | Saturated Fat: 5g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 3g | Cholesterol: 28mg | Sodium: 181mg | Potassium: 56mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 4g | Vitamin A: 173IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 54mg | Iron: 1mg
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

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