My baked brie with cranberries recipe is an easy, festive appetizer that is perfect for the holiday season. Warm, creamy brie cheese topped with holiday spiced cranberry sauce. It’s a delicious combination of flavors that looks impressive but takes minutes to prepare.

The holiday season is here, and one of my absolute favorite appetizers to make during the season is the easy baked brie with cranberries. Super simple to make and a great way to use leftover cranberry sauce.

I love having a few easy appetizer recipes ready to go for holiday parties and family gatherings. This cranberry baked brie is one of those great recipes that looks a little fancy but takes minutes to prepare.

Warm melty cheese topped with a sweet and tart cranberry sauce is hard to resist. My friends always fight for the last bite so my biggest tip is to make two if you are feeding a crowd.

Want more cranberry dips, be sure to try this cranberry jalapeno dip and cranberry cheesecake dip.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• A simple holiday appetizer. This can be put together in minutes making it perfect for any holiday gathering.
• Sweet and savory flavor. Delicious combination of savory, sweet, and tart.
• A great way to use leftover cranberry sauce. This is the perfect way to use up any leftover cranberry sauce like my canned cranberry sauce recipe.
• Pretty presentation for the holidays. The beautiful red cranberry color and green thyme looks great on a holiday table.

Ingredients

One of my favorite things about this baked brie with cranberries recipe is that it only requires a few ingredients.

• Brie: Use a wheel of brie cheese for this recipe. You can leave on the rind on because it softens and is edible.
• Whole berry cranberry sauce: I like using canned whole cranberry sauce because it’s easy and convenient.
• Light brown sugar: Adds a little hint of sweetness to the cranberries.
• Cinnamon: A little cinnamon adds warmth and pairs well with the cranberries and orange.
• Orange zest: Fresh orange zest adds bright, citrus flavor that compliments the cranberry sauce and adds great holiday flavor.
• Optional: Fresh rosemary adds great color and fresh, herby flavor.

How To Make Baked Brie With Cranberries

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1. Preheat 350 degrees F. Line a small baking dish with parchment paper.
2. Mix together cranberry sauce with light brown sugar, cinnamon, and orange zest.

3. Unwrap the brie and place in the baking dish.
4. Top the brie with the cranberry mixture.

5. Bake for about 20 minutes or until the brie is softened in the middle.
6. Serve the brie warm.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Don’t over bake the cheese. Bake until the brie is soft in the center.
• Use a small baking dish. This helps to contain the cheese when serving.
• Serve this baked brie warm. It’s best served while the cheese is soft and warm.
• If adding fresh rosemary, sprinkle a little on after baking.

Variations

• Nuts: Add chopped pecans or chopped walnuts for a little crunch.
• Honey: Want a little extra sweetness, drizzle honey over top of the cranberries.
• Maple: Substitute the brown sugar with a tablespoon of maple syrup.
• Jalapeno: Add a little spice with finely diced jalapenos mixed into the cranberry sauce.

Storage Instructions

Store: If you have any leftovers, let the brie completely cool. Transfer to an airtight container and store in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.

Reheat: Reheat in an oven safe dish at 350 degrees until the cheese softens. You could also reheat in the microwave in 30 second intervals.

Freeze: This brie cheese dip does not freeze well.

Frequently Asked Questions

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