Maple Pecan Baked Brie
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Maple Pecan Baked Brie
Description
The recipe begins by baking an 8-ounce Brie wheel at 350°F until softened but still intact, typically about 12 to 15 minutes. Meanwhile, pecan halves are toasted separately to bring out their natural oils and enhance their nutty aroma. A maple syrup glaze is gently simmered with chopped fresh rosemary, salt, and black pepper to create an herbaceous and sweet sauce.
Once the Brie is slightly cooled out of the oven, the toasted pecans are mixed into the warm maple-rosemary syrup and poured over the cheese. The contrast of the creamy Brie, crunchy pecans, and syrup’s herbal sweetness creates a layered flavor and textural experience. The dish is served warm along with crackers or sliced baguette for spreading.
Ingredients
- 1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
- ½ cup pecan halves
- ⅓ cup maple syrup
- 2 teaspoons rosemary chopped fresh leaves
- salt to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
- black pepper to taste, Kosher salt and freshly ground
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
- Place brie on a rimmed baking sheet or a 5-inch cast iron skillet. Place into oven and bake until softened, about 12-15 minutes; let cool 5 minutes.
- Spread pecans in a single layer on a clean baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until toasted and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
- In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until foamy, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in pecans.
- Serve brie warm topped with maple syrup mixture; serve with crackers or baguette.
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