BAKED BRIE WITH CRANBERRY SAUCE

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I found this on a website called kitchn.com, tried it, and it is very good. It makes a great 2nd use of a little of your cranberry sauce. I'm guessing that almost everyone has had baked brie, but this is by far a great way to do it. Guests will enjoy this at any time of day. I love cranberries, and I don't think that they should be bound to just one appearance on the Thanksgiving table. This appetizer highlights the cranberries (and it uses up leftover cranberry sauce, too). It's a great reason to just make a little extra cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving dinner. Enjoy!

Provided by rosie316

Categories     Spreads

Time 13m

Yield 4-6 serving(s)

Number Of Ingredients 9

8 ounces round brie cheese, at room temperature
1/3 cup cranberry sauce (use your own personal favorite recipe)
1 -2 tablespoon packed brown sugar (more or less to taste)
1 teaspoon vanilla extract
1 teaspoon orange zest
1/8 teaspoon ground nutmeg
1/4 cup hazelnuts, unroasted and roughly chopped (optional)
fresh rosemary, to garnish (optional)
assorted crackers, like cracked black pepper crackerthins or homemade harvest cracker

Steps:

  • Preheat the oven to 425°F.
  • Peel or slice off the top rind of the brie and scrape out a small amount of cheese to form a shallow hollow in the center. Place the cheese in a small baking dish like a pie pan. (If you plan on transferring the cheese to a serving dish after it's baked, line the pie pan with a square of parchment paper.).
  • Mix the cranberry sauce, brown sugar, vanilla, zest, and nutmeg. Top the brie with this cranberry mixture and sprinkle the hazelnuts (optional) over it.
  • Bake for 8 to 12 minutes or until the fruit is bubbling and the cheese is gooey. This is a delicate process, and baking time can vary. The goal is to take the cheese out after it has softened, but just before it collapses into a heap.
  • If desired, lift the parchment paper and use a spatula to carefully slide the cheese onto a prettier serving dish. Garnish with a rosemary sprig (optional) and serve immediately with assorted crackers.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 241.5, Fat 15.8, SaturatedFat 9.9, Cholesterol 56.8, Sodium 365.1, Carbohydrate 12.9, Fiber 0.3, Sugar 12.5, Protein 11.8

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