Description
Apple Cranberry Baked Brie is a delightful appetizer that combines the creaminess of melted brie with the sweet-tart flavors of apples and cranberries. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, this dish is perfect for any gathering, from holiday parties to cozy nights in. It’s simple to prepare yet impressive enough to wow your guests, making it an essential addition to your recipe collection. Get ready to indulge in its warm, gooey goodness!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1 cup diced fresh apples (Granny Smith or Honeycrisp)
- 1/2 cup dried unsweetened cranberries
- 1/4 cup brown sugar
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 tsp ground cinnamon
- 2 tbsp maple syrup (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface until large enough to encase the brie.
- Place half the apple slices in the center of the pastry. Top with cranberries and nuts.
- Add brie on top, followed by remaining apples, brown sugar, and cinnamon. Drizzle with maple syrup if desired.
- Wrap pastry around brie and seal edges tightly.
- Bake on a parchment-lined baking sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crackers or baguette slices.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg