Description
Cranberry Brie Cheese Appetizer is an easy, festive baked brie recipe made with creamy brie cheese, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, honey, and fresh orange zest. This elegant appetizer is perfect for holidays, parties, and cozy gatherings, delivering gooey texture and bold flavor in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1 cup whole cranberry sauce
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 teaspoon orange zest
- Pinch of salt
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish
- Crackers or toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place brie on the baking sheet and lightly score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern.
- In a bowl, mix cranberry sauce, honey, orange zest, and salt until combined.
- Spoon cranberry mixture evenly over the brie.
- Bake for 12–15 minutes until brie is soft and melty.
- Rest for 3 minutes, garnish with rosemary, and serve warm with crackers or bread.
Notes
For a lighter option, use reduced-fat brie or no-sugar-added cranberry sauce. Assemble up to 24 hours ahead and bake just before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 100 g
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 14g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: cranberry brie cheese appetizer, baked brie with cranberry, holiday brie appetizer, easy brie appetizer