Pomegranate Baked Brie Recipe
User Reviews
4.9
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Prep Time
3 mins
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Cook Time
12 mins
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Total Time
15 mins
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Servings
6 servings
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Calories
151 kcal
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Course
Appetizer
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Cuisine
North American
Pomegranate Baked Brie Recipe
Description
This Pomegranate Baked Brie Recipe features a whole round of Brie cheese with its top partially sliced off, allowing the heat and brandy poured over it to penetrate and soften the cheese during baking. It’s baked at 350 degrees Fahrenheit just until very soft and melty inside.
Once out of the oven, it is topped with bright pomegranate seeds that add tartness and jewels of color, crunchy pistachios for texture, and a drizzle of honey to balance savory and tart notes with a touch of sweetness. The contrast between the warm melty cheese and the fresh toppings creates an engaging texture and flavor profile.
This dish is intended to be served immediately, often as part of a cheese board with crackers or slices of baguette, making it a rich and festive appetizer that highlights seasonal ingredients.
It is recommended to have the rest of your cheese board prepared and ready so that the Brie can be served promptly when taken out of the oven to maintain its soft texture.
Ingredients
- 1 round Brie cheese
- 1 tablespoon brandy
- ¼ cup pomegranate seeds
- 2 tablespoons pistachio
- 1 tablespoon honey
- Cracker to serve, or baguette
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350 degrees. Cut the top off the brie - don't worry if it is uneven or if bits of the top remain. Put the brie into a small baking dish.
- Pour the brandy over the top of the brie then bake it in the oven for 12 minutes, or until the brie is very soft and melty.
- Remove the Brie from the oven and sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and pistachios and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.
Notes
- Prepare the rest of your cheese board in advance to serve the Brie immediately while warm and melty.
- Removing the top rind of the Brie allows brandy to soak in and the cheese to soften evenly.
- Serve with crackers or baguette for easy dipping and spreading.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 6servings
Amount Per Serving
Calories 151 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 serving = ⅙ of the recipe | |
| Calories | 151kcal | 8% |
| Carbohydrates | 4g | 1% |
| Protein | 8g | 16% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 7g | 35% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 38mg | 13% |
| Sodium | 237mg | 10% |
| Potassium | 84mg | 2% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 4g | 8% |
| Vitamin A | 228IU | 5% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 71mg | 7% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
User Reviews
Overall Rating
4.9
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