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Baked Brie with Honey Balsamic Cranberries

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Baked Brie with Honey Balsamic Cranberries is a warm, elegant appetizer featuring a wheel of Brie cheese baked until gooey, topped with a sweet‑tart honey‑balsamic cranberry sauce and optional nuts/herbs — perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night in.

Ingredients

  • 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
  • ≈ ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 2 Tbsp honey
  • 2 Tbsp balsamic vinegar
  • ¼ tsp salt (or a pinch)
  • Optional: chopped pecans or walnuts, fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
  • For serving: crackers, crostini, sliced apples or pears

Instructions

  1. Preheat the oven to 375 °F (190 °C) and line a small baking dish or baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the wheel of Brie in the center of the dish and bake for about 12–15 minutes, until the cheese is soft to the touch but not completely melted out. :contentReference[oaicite:0]{index=0}
  3. While the Brie is baking, prepare the cranberry topping: In a small saucepan combine the cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, and a pinch of salt. Cook over medium heat for about 8–10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens. :contentReference[oaicite:1]{index=1}
  4. When the Brie is done, carefully remove it from the oven and spoon the warm cranberry‑honey‑balsamic mixture over the top of the Brie. If using, sprinkle chopped nuts and herbs over the top.
  5. Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, and/or fruit slices while the Brie is warm and gooey.

Notes

  • You can use frozen cranberries straight from the freezer; fresh is preferred for texture but frozen works well. :contentReference[oaicite:2]{index=2}
  • If you’re short on time, you can prepare the cranberry topping in advance and warm it gently just before serving. :contentReference[oaicite:3]{index=3}
  • The rind of the Brie does **not** need to be removed; it helps the cheese hold together while baking.
  • Aged balsamic vinegar with syrup‑like consistency can be used and might allow omission of some honey if you prefer less sweetness. :contentReference[oaicite:4]{index=4}
  • Leftovers should be stored in an airtight container in the fridge and reheated at ~300 °F until the cheese softens again (about 10 minutes). :contentReference[oaicite:5]{index=5}

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