Cranberry Baked Brie

My family absolutely loves bake Brie. Sometimes I struggle with what to take to holiday events. But I’ve never had a complaint when I show up with warm and gooey Brie cheese topped with sweet and tangy cranberry jam.

There are lots of recipes out there, but most of them used canned cranberries instead of fresh. I love the idea of using fresh produce whenever possible so I created this recipe. Baked Brie is one of my favorites, not just because it tastes wonderful, but because it is simple and really doesn’t take too long. It’s the perfect appetizer if you’re entertaining over the holidays. I guarantee your guests will love it!

Cranberry Baked Brie

1 Brie cheese - 14 ounces

2 cups of whole cranberries

1/4 cup of orange juice

1/2 tsp of vanilla

1/2 tsp of cinnamon

4 Tbsp brown sugar

4 Tbsp of maple syrup

A pinch of salt

Preheat oven to 325 degrees. Add cranberries and orange juice to a sauce pan and cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally. Once cranberries start to soften, add vanilla, cinnamon, salt, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Cook until mixture reaches a thick jam-like consistency.

Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and place Brie into the center. Top with the warm cranberry jam and place in the oven. Bake for 10-15 minutes or until cheese is soft and warm throughout.

This recipe is really versatile. If you prefer a more tart cranberry taste cut back on the brown sugar. You can substitute the orange juice for a different type of fruit juice. You can even add a chopped apple to the cranberry jam for a delicious crunch. If you want to make this recipe ahead, cook the cranberry jam mixture and then refrigerate. When you’re ready, top and bake your Brie.

You can certainly serve the baked Brie with crackers, but I personally prefer a crusty French bread. Toasted makes it even better! If you’re feeling fancy, top Brie with pecans or walnuts before baking to add a lovely crunch.

I hope you’ll give this recipe a try and let me know what you think.

Thanks for reading,

Abby