Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
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Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce
Description
The Baked Brie with Cranberry Sauce recipe centers around an 8-ounce round of Brie cheese topped with cranberry sauce and sprinkled with pistachios. When baked at 350°F for 8 to 10 minutes, the Brie softens to a smooth, luscious consistency that is easy to spread. The cranberry sauce adds a balance of tart and sweet notes, contrasting with the creamy cheese. The pistachios provide a crunchy texture and a nutty flavor, while fresh herbs and orange zest serve as an optional aromatic garnish. This baked cheese works well as a warm starter or snack.
Preparation involves placing the Brie on parchment or in a Brie baker, adding the cranberry sauce on top, and baking until melty. After baking, the pistachios and herbs are added just before serving.
Serving baked Brie with suitably flavored crackers enhances the experience; the recipe's notes mention garlic rosemary gluten-free crackers that complement the flavors well, making the dish suitable for gluten-free guests. Simple presentation lets the flavors and textures shine through.
This recipe is straightforward and requires minimal ingredients and steps, focusing on warming the Brie to creamy perfection and combining it with contrasting flavors and textures from the cranberry and pistachios.
Ingredients
- 8 ounce Brie cheese round
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons pistachio roughly chopped
- herbs fresh sprigs, and orange zest, garnish optional
Instructions
- Prep the Brie. Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place the Brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a Brie baker.
- Top and bake. Top with the cranberry sauce, then bake for 8 to 10 minutes, or until the cheese is soft and melty.
- Serve. Sprinkle the pistachios on top and garnish with fresh herbs.
Notes
- Pair the baked Brie with garlic rosemary gluten-free crackers for a flavorful and gluten-free option.
- Serve the Brie warm for the best creamy texture and contrast with the tart cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 192 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Calories | 192kcal | 10% |
| Carbohydrates | 11g | 4% |
| Protein | 9g | 18% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 239mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 114mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 8g | 16% |
| Vitamin A | 246IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 0.4mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 76mg | 8% |
| Iron | 0.5mg | 3% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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