Description
A festive appetizer featuring creamy brie rounds baked in garlic butter, topped with sweet cranberries, crunchy walnuts, and a spicy-sweet hot honey drizzle.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8 oz), sliced into 1/2-inch rounds
- 3 tablespoons unsalted butter, melted
- 2 cloves garlic, minced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup walnuts, roughly chopped and toasted
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1/2 teaspoon red pepper flakes
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- Salt and black pepper to taste
- Crackers or baguette slices for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, mix melted butter and minced garlic. Brush both sides of each brie round with the garlic butter and place on the baking sheet. Season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Bake for 10-12 minutes, until brie is soft and slightly bubbly.
- While baking, toast walnuts in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant. Set aside.
- In another small saucepan, warm honey and red pepper flakes over low heat for 2-3 minutes to infuse. Remove from heat.
- Arrange baked brie rounds on a serving platter. Top with dried cranberries and toasted walnuts.
- Drizzle the hot honey over the brie rounds and sprinkle with fresh thyme. Serve immediately with crackers or baguette slices.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.