Apricot Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe
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Apricot Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe
Description
This recipe starts by mixing apricot preserves with dried cranberries and chopped pecans to create a sweet and textured topping. The brie cheese is removed from its packaging but kept in its rind, then baked gently at a moderate temperature to soften the cheese without fully melting it. Alternatively, the brie can be served at room temperature.
Just before serving, the apricot topping is spooned over the cheeses’ softened surface, integrating sweet fruit flavors with the creamy, slightly tangy brie. Paired with crackers, the dish offers contrasting textures and a pleasing balance of sweetness and richness, suitable as a finger food for gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 cup apricot preserves
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup pecans chopped
- 8-12 ounces Brie cheese
- crackers
Instructions
- Combine apricot preserves, dried cranberries and pecans in a small bowl. Mix well and set aside.
- Remove brie from the wrapper, leaving casing on, place on your serving dish. Bake at 350 for 10 minutes or allow to come to room temperature.
- Right before serving, top with apricot topping. Can be served hot or at room temperature. Serve with your favorite crackers.
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Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 4Serving
Amount Per Serving
Calories 362 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 362kcal | 18% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 18g | 36% |
| Fat | 28g | 43% |
| Saturated Fat | 15g | 75% |
| Cholesterol | 85mg | 28% |
| Sodium | 536mg | 22% |
| Potassium | 157mg | 3% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 505IU | 10% |
| Vitamin C | 0.3mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 161mg | 16% |
| Iron | 0.6mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.