Baked brie with cranberries is a classic holiday appetizer that is always a crowd-pleaser. This dish is simple to make and can be prepared ahead of time, making it the perfect dish for busy hosts and hostesses. The combination of creamy brie, tangy cranberries, and buttery puff pastry is sure to delight your guests. Served with crackers or bread, this dish is a surefire hit. Whether you're looking for a festive appetizer to serve at your next party or a simple and elegant dish to enjoy at home, baked brie with cranberries is the perfect choice.
Check out the recipes below so you can choose the best recipe for yourself!
BAKED STUFFED BRIE WITH CRANBERRIES & WALNUTS
One of the most common mistakes people make when serving cheese is not letting it come to room temperature first, so that all the flavors can be fully realized. This beautiful baked stuffed brie takes that principle to the next level.
Provided by Chef John
Categories Appetizers and Snacks Cheese Baked Brie Recipes
Time 1h40m
Yield 8
Number Of Ingredients 6
Steps:
- Score the side of a wheel of brie all the way around with a sharp paring knife. Cut directly on the "equator" through the rind. Using a long piece of string or dental floss, wrap the string around the brie on the newly made cut. Loop one end of the string over the other (a half knot). Then pulling the ends of the string in opposite directions, cut the brie in half.
- Press the dried cranberries on one cut side of the brie, and the walnuts on the other. Quickly put the 2 sides back together with the cranberries on top of the walnuts. Press together and stuff back in any cranberries or walnuts that fell out.
- Roll out a thawed sheet of puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Place brie in center of pastry. Gently pull up edges to ensure you have enough dough to entirely wrap the brie. You can trim off the corners if there is too much dough. Brush the dough with the egg wash. Fold one edge of the dough over the brie and then the opposite side. Fold over the remaining edges and complexly encase the brie. You can trim off excess pieces of dough, if necessary. Flip the brie over so the seam is at the bottom; gently press in the sides to snug the dough against the brie. Brush the top and sides of the wrapped brie with egg wash.
- If you choose to decorate the brie with cut-out shapes of additional puff pastry, use very cold (almost still frozen) dough to ensure sharp lines. Lightly brush the decorative pieces with egg wash. Place the brie in the freezer for one hour (this is a crucial step; see note below).
- Preheat oven to 425 degrees F (220 degrees C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place the brie on the prepared baking sheet. Bake on the center rack in preheated oven until it is browned and leaking cheese, about 20 minutes. (Only rarely does the brie not leak through, but 20 to 25 minutes is about how long it takes to melt the cheese and brown the pastry.)
Nutrition Facts : Calories 303.8 calories, Carbohydrate 17.4 g, Cholesterol 48.8 mg, Fat 22.3 g, Fiber 0.9 g, Protein 9.3 g, SaturatedFat 8.2 g, Sodium 261.3 mg, Sugar 2.9 g
BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRIES
Make and share this Baked Brie With Cranberries recipe from Food.com.
Provided by Chef mariajane
Categories < 15 Mins
Time 15m
Yield 4 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 15
Steps:
- Preheat oven to 425°F Grease a baking sheet.
- To make the relish place the cranberries together with the grated orange zest and juice, ginger and sugar in a blender or food processor to a coarse purée. Leave to stand for 1 hour before serving.
- To make the baked Brie, mix the tasted bread crumbs with the parsley, thyme and dried cranberries. Dip each piece of Brie into the beaten egg and then coat evenly with the bread crumb mixture.
- Place the pieces of coated Brie on the baking sheet and bake on the middle shelf of the oven for 8 minutes. Remove the Brie from the oven and leave to cool briefly,.
- Arrange the arugula or lettuce leaves on 4 plates. Spoon some cranberry relish on the plates and place the warm Brie on slices of toasted Fench Bread, that have been rubbed with a garlic half, and extra cranberry relish. Garnish with chives.
BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY CHUTNEY
Provided by James Briscione
Categories appetizer
Time 3h
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 14
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the round of Brie in half horizontally, as if splitting a hamburger bun. Lift the top off the Brie and spread the Cranberry Chutney over the bottom half. Replace the top.
- Lay the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. Roll slightly with a rolling pin until the puff pastry is 3 to 4 inches wider in all directions than the round of Brie. Place the filled Brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Trim 1 inch from each corner of the puff pastry and reserve for another use or to decorate the top of the Brie. Fold in the 4 corners of the puff pastry so they meet in the center of the Brie. Lightly brush the dough where the pieces meet with the egg. Fold the remaining edges into the center so that the Brie is tightly wrapped.
- Flip the Brie onto the prepared baking sheet seam-side down. Decorate the top of the round with the remaining puff pastry, if desired. Refrigerate 1 hour. (The filled, wrapped Brie can be prepared up to 1 day in advance.)
- Bake until golden brown, about 35 minutes. Cool on the pan at least 10 minutes, then use a large spatula to transfer to a serving platter. Serve with the remaining Cranberry Chutney, nuts, dried fruit and crackers.
- Combine the cranberries, apple, sugar, cinnamon, ginger, cloves, orange zest and juice and 1/4 cup water in a saucepan and bring to a boil. Reduce the heat and simmer until thickened, about 20 minutes. Season to taste with salt and pepper. Serve warm or chilled. Keeps refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 2 weeks.
CRANBERRY-TOPPED BRIE
Looking for a quick-and-easy, can't-miss appetizer, for the holidays or any time? This warm, creamy brie round topped in cranberries and almonds requires just 5 ingredients and 5 minutes prep time.
Provided by By Betty Crocker Kitchens
Categories Appetizer
Time 25m
Yield 12
Number Of Ingredients 4
Steps:
- Heat oven to 325°F. Place cheese on cookie sheet. Bake 10 to 15 minutes or until softened.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over cheese; sprinkle with almonds. Bake about 5 minutes longer or until sauce is heated. Serve with crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 140, Carbohydrate 14 g, Cholesterol 20 mg, Fiber 0 g, Protein 5 g, SaturatedFat 4 g, ServingSize 1 Serving, Sodium 200 mg, Sugar 6 g, TransFat 1/2 g
BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE
I found this on a website called kitchn.com, tried it, and it is very good. It makes a great 2nd use of a little of your cranberry sauce. I'm guessing that almost everyone has had baked brie, but this is by far a great way to do it. Guests will enjoy this at any time of day. I love cranberries, and I don't think that they should be bound to just one appearance on the Thanksgiving table. This appetizer highlights the cranberries (and it uses up leftover cranberry sauce, too). It's a great reason to just make a little extra cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy!
Provided by rosie316
Categories Spreads
Time 13m
Yield 4-6 serving(s)
Number Of Ingredients 9
Steps:
- Preheat the oven to 425°F.
- Peel or slice off the top rind of the brie and scrape out a small amount of cheese to form a shallow hollow in the center. Place the cheese in a small baking dish like a pie pan. (If you plan on transferring the cheese to a serving dish after it's baked, line the pie pan with a square of parchment paper.).
- Mix the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, zest, and nutmeg. Top the brie with this cranberry mixture and sprinkle the hazelnuts (optional) over it.
- Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the cheese is gooey. This is a delicate process, and baking time can vary. The goal is to take the cheese out after it has softened, but just before it collapses into a heap.
- If desired, lift the parchment paper and use a spatula to carefully slide the cheese onto a prettier serving dish. Garnish with a rosemary sprig (optional) and serve immediately with assorted crackers.
Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 365.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 11.8
BAKED BRIE WITH QUICK CRANBERRY JAM
Likely to be a hit at any party, this recipe updates the classic brie en croute with a sweet and savory cranberry jam that's simple to put together. The trick here is to trim the dough as you wrap the brie: Too many layers of overlapping dough and the pastry won't cook through. This is an excellent make-ahead appetizer since the puff pastry-wrapped brie can be assembled up to a day in advance and stored in the refrigerator. Brush the exterior with egg wash just before baking, for best results, and serve warm.
Provided by Lidey Heuck
Categories finger foods, pastries, appetizer
Time 1h10m
Yield 6 to 8 servings
Number Of Ingredients 12
Steps:
- In a medium saucepan, melt the butter over medium-low heat. Add the shallots and cook, stirring occasionally, until tender and lightly caramelized, 4 to 6 minutes.
- Add the cranberries, orange juice, sugar and salt, then stir and bring to a boil over medium heat. Reduce heat to low and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the mixture is very thick and the liquid in the pan has completely evaporated. Stir in the orange zest and transfer to a small bowl to cool completely. (The jam may be made up to 1 day in advance. Store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator until ready to use.)
- When you are ready to bake the brie, heat the oven to 400 degrees. Working quickly, unfold the sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured piece of parchment. Using a lightly floured rolling pin, roll it out to an 11-by-11-inch square (the pastry should be about 1/8-inch thick). Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Use a paring knife, and leaving a 3 to 3 1/2-inch border, trim the pastry to form a circle around the brie. Discard the scraps or save them for another use.
- Spoon the reserved cranberry jam on top of the brie, spreading it into an even layer about 1/4-inch thick. (You might not use all the jam.)
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the pastry border lightly with egg wash, then lift the puff pastry to wrap the brie snugly, one side at a time, trimming the pastry so you don't have too many overlapping layers. Press all sides of the brie firmly, making sure to tightly seal any seams in the pastry with your hands. Transfer the puff-pastry wrapped brie and the parchment to a sheet pan. At this point, if the pastry has warmed up considerably, place the brie in the freezer for 10 minutes to chill slightly before baking. (You can assemble the brie up to this point and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before brushing on the egg wash and baking.)
- Brush the whole exterior of the pastry generously with egg wash, then bake until the pastry has puffed and is golden brown, 25 to 35 minutes, rotating the pan halfway through.
- Drizzle the brie with honey and sprinkle with pistachios, if using. Allow to cool for about 15 to 20 minutes before cutting into it, so the cheese has time to firm up slightly. Serve warm with baguette slices or crackers.
Tips:
- Choose the right brie. A good brie for baking should be ripe, but not too soft. It should also have a bloomy rind, which will help to keep the cheese from melting out of the pastry.
- Prepare the brie. Before baking, remove the rind from the brie and pat it dry. This will help to prevent the cheese from sticking to the pastry.
- Use a good quality pastry. A puff pastry or a shortcrust pastry will both work well for baking brie. Make sure to thaw the pastry according to the package directions before using it.
- Wrap the brie tightly in the pastry. This will help to keep the cheese from melting out during baking.
- Bake the brie at a high temperature. This will help to create a golden brown crust on the pastry and melt the cheese in the center.
- Let the brie cool slightly before serving. This will help to prevent the cheese from running out when you cut into it.
Conclusion:
Baked brie is a delicious and easy appetizer that is perfect for any occasion. With its creamy center and flaky crust, it is sure to be a hit with your guests. So next time you are looking for a quick and easy appetizer, give baked brie a try.
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