HOLIDAY BAKED BRIE

HOLIDAY BAKED BRIE image

Yield 8 people

Number Of Ingredients 8

1 large round Brie Cheese
1/2 cup chopped pistachios, divided
Cranberry Sauce:
1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
6 tbsp. packed brown sugar
1 tsp. grated orange zest, divided
1 tbsp. freshly squeezed orange juice
1 tbsp. orange-flavored liqueur

Steps:

Preheat oven to 375 F. (190 C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or greased foil. Slice brie horizontally through the middle and sprinkle 1/4 cup pistachios over bottom half. Replace top half, pressing lightly to seal edges. Set aside. Cranberry Sauce: In a medium saucepan, over medium heat, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange juice and liqueur. Slowly bring to a boil, stirring. Reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes or until mixture thickens and cranberries soften. Remove from heat and stir in 1/2 tsp. orange zest. Place brie in center of prepared baking sheet (or pretty oven proof serving dish) and spoon cranberry sauce over top. Bake for 10 to 12 minutes or until cheese is softened. Sprinkle with the remaining pistachios and orange zest. Tip: Double the cranberry sauce and store it in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 weeks. It's terrific on turkey, brie and cranberry panini or with your holiday turkey dinner.