Cranberry Brie with Honey-Balsamic Cranberry Sauce
Cranberry Brie with Honey-Balsamic Cranberry Sauce is a festive, creamy appetizer featuring warm baked brie topped with a sweet-tart cranberry sauce infused with honey and balsamic vinegar. Perfect for holidays or entertaining with minimal effort.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 6–8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
- Crackers, baguette slices, or crostini (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, honey, balsamic vinegar, orange zest (if using), and salt.
- Simmer over medium heat for 10–12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and sauce thickens. Set aside.
- Place brie on the prepared baking sheet or in a small baking dish. Bake for 10–12 minutes, until the center is soft (gently press with a spoon to test).
- Remove from oven and spoon warm cranberry sauce over the brie.
- Serve immediately with crackers, crostini, or warm bread.
Notes
- Add chopped toasted nuts (pecans or walnuts) for texture.
- Maple syrup can replace honey for a deeper sweetness.
- Use store-bought cranberry sauce and enhance with balsamic and zest if needed.
- Wrap brie in puff pastry for a baked en croûte version.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 wheel with sauce
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 240mg
- Fat: 11g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
