Baked Brie with Cranberry (Printable)

Creamy baked Brie topped with cranberry jam and nuts, served with crisp crackers or baguette slices.

# Ingredient List:

→ Cheese

01 - 1 wheel (7 oz) Brie cheese

→ Jam & Toppings

02 - 1/3 cup cranberry jam
03 - 2 tablespoons chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
04 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
05 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional)

→ To Serve

06 - Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 375°F.
02 - Place the Brie wheel with rind on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small ovenproof dish.
03 - Spread cranberry jam evenly over the Brie and sprinkle with nuts and rosemary if using.
04 - Bake for 12–15 minutes until the cheese is soft and gooey but retains its shape.
05 - Drizzle with honey if desired and serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • It looks like you spent hours preparing when you actually spent fifteen minutes—that's the magic of it
  • The contrast of creamy, melting cheese against sharp, tangy jam is pure comfort with a sophisticated twist
  • Everyone eats it, from the pickiest guests to the adventurous ones, because it's just that good
  • You can make it entirely with pantry staples, so hosting never feels like a scramble
02 -
  • The difference between perfect and separated is about three minutes, so don't walk away from the oven. Set a timer and stick to it—a gooey center with a slight jiggle is what you're aiming for, not a cheese puddle.
  • If your Brie starts leaking, that means it's about to go too far. Pull it out when you still see some structure to the wheel, because carryover cooking continues for a minute or two after it comes out of the oven.
  • Room temperature Brie spreads more evenly and melts more predictably than cold Brie straight from the fridge. Pull it out about fifteen minutes before baking if you remember.
03 -
  • Keep the oven temperature precise—375°F is the sweet spot. Too low and the cheese takes forever to warm through, too high and it separates. Get an oven thermometer if yours isn't reliable.
  • The secret to making this feel restaurant-quality is serving it on something beautiful and bringing it to the table while it's still steaming. People eat with their eyes first, and this dish delivers on the promise.

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