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brie with nuts and cranberries on top. apples sitting around it and wine

Savory Baked Brie and Preserves

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This baked brie and preserves layers gooey warm cheese, caramelized brown sugar, spiced nuts, and tart jam into one elegant appetizer. Keep a wheel of brie, nuts, and preserves in the kitchen so you can welcome last-minute guests with something special in about 20 minutes.
Cuisine American
Prep Time 5 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings 8
Calories 110
Author Gina Dickson

Ingredients

  • 1 8 oz brie round wheel with rind on
  • 1/4 cup brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup pecans coarsely chopped
  • 1/4 cup cashews coarsely chopped
  • 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
  • 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg
  • 1/3 cup Cranberry Preserves

Instructions

  • First thing, preheat the oven to 375 degrees. Line a pie pan or other small baking dish with a square of parchment paper. This makes it easier to transfer to a serving plate.
  • Take the paper wrapper off your round of brie. Leave the rind on. This helps hold the cheese together as it melts. Don't worry, the rind is edible.
    1 8 oz brie
  • Place brie on the parchment-lined pan.
    A round wheel of brie cheese sits on white parchment paper inside a black cast iron baking dish, placed on a textured gray surface.
  • Combine nuts, sugar, cinnamon, and nutmeg in a small bowl. Stir until combined well. This will be your crunchy nuts for the topping.
    1/4 cup brown sugar, 1/4 cup pecans, 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon, 1/8 teaspoon nutmeg, 1/4 cup cashews
    A white bowl contains brown sugar, chopped pecans, peanuts, and ground cinnamon, with a wooden spoon resting inside.
  • Top with nut mixture, trying to keep most of it on the top rind of the brie wheel.
  • Bake brie for 12 to 14 minutes. The brie should become soft and spongy when you push on the wheel.
  • Next, top the nut mixture with the Strawberry with Champagne. Baked for 2 to 3 more minutes. When the jam starts to drip a bit down the sides, remove it from the oven.
    1/3 cup Cranberry Preserves
  • Carefully transfer brie to a serving platter.

Notes

Storage and Reheating
  • Room Temperature: Serve the baked brie within about 2 hours of baking, and set it out close to the time guests will eat so it stays warm and inviting.
  • Refrigerator: Let leftovers cool to room temperature, then refrigerate in an airtight container for 2 to 3 days; the firm cheese is still delicious spread on toast or crackers.
  • Reheating: Warm leftovers in a 325-350°F oven for 5 to 10 minutes until soft again, or reheat small portions in 15 to 20-second microwave bursts just until loosened.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 110kcal | Carbohydrates: 18g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 4g | Saturated Fat: 1g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 1g | Monounsaturated Fat: 2g | Cholesterol: 1mg | Sodium: 8mg | Potassium: 60mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 3IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 14mg | Iron: 1mg
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