Cranberry Caramel Baked Brie

This cranberry caramel baked brie is a deliciously simple yet elegant appetizer to serve your Thanksgiving dinner guests. Soft baked brie covered in dried cranberries, pecans, and caramel sauce. Add this easy appetizer to your Thanksgiving recipes!

The appetizers of Thanksgiving are always overlooked, right?? There’s so much spotlight on the turkey and the stuffing and the delicious pies that we tend to forget about the appetizer options we can set out to keep our hungry guests at bay until the big fat turkey is done cooking.

Serve this baked brie with a sliced baguette or your favorite crackers, whichever you prefer. The mixture of the caramel sauce with the dried cranberries, coupled with the nuts and the brie offer up the perfect sweet + salty savory combination. Bake for 15 minutes, top with your toppings and serve!

Ingredients needed

To make this cranberry caramel baked brie, you’ll need the following ingredients:

• 8oz wheel Brie cheese
• 1/2 cup chopped pecans
• 1/2 cup dried cranberries
• 3/4 cup caramel sauce
• 1 baguette or crackers

How to make cranberry caramel baked brie

1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place the Brie wheel onto a baking sheet. Once oven is preheated, cook for 15 minutes. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
3. Carefully transfer the Brie wheel to a serving plate. Top with caramel sauce, dried cranberries, and chopped pecans.
4. Serve with a sliced baguette and or crackers.

Recipe FAQs and Variations

Do you take the rind off Brie before baking?

No, keeping the rind on will help it keep its shape as it bakes. The rind is also completely edible and will soften as it bakes. If you prefer to not eat the rind, you can peel it back once it has baked.

Can I use Camembert instead of Brie?

Yes, you could also bake Camembert instead of Brie in this recipe.

Can I prepare baked Brie ahead of time?

Yes, you can bake the Brie ahead of time, and then simply reheat right before serving. Do not add the toppings until ready to serve.

Recipe Variations

• For a salty option, used salted caramel sauce or add a few flakes of sea salt.
• Swap in other nuts in place of the pecans, if preferred.

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Enjoy these other holiday appetizers!

• Baked Ricotta Dip – a warm appetizer your dinner guests will love.
• Holiday Charcuterie Board – elevate the moment with a holiday charcuterie board
• Create a Delicious Appetizer Platter with New Philadelphia Dips – and easy vegetable and dip tray for your dinner guests

Grab a copy of Gather – A Thanksgiving Cookbook to create a memorable holiday meal!

Cranberry Caramel Baked Brie Recipe

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