Description
A festive, gooey baked brie topped with sweet-tart cranberries, crunchy pecans, and vibrant pomegranate seeds, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 (8 oz) wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 1/4 cup honey
- 2 tbsp balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- Crackers or sliced baguette for serving
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Place brie wheel on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small oven-safe dish.
- In a saucepan over medium heat, melt butter. Add cranberries, honey, and balsamic vinegar. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cranberries soften and sauce thickens slightly.
- Stir in chopped pecans and thyme, then spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture over the top of the brie wheel.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until brie is soft and gooey. Remove from oven and let cool for 2-3 minutes.
- Sprinkle pomegranate seeds over the top. Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.