Ingredients
• Brie Base: 1 wheel (8 oz) light or regular brie cheese, rind intact
• Maple-Cranberry Topping: ½ cup fresh or frozen cranberries, 2 tbsp pure maple syrup or honey, 1 tbsp fresh orange juice + ½ tsp zest, 1 tbsp water, pinch of cinnamon and nutmeg
• Crunchy Finish: 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts, 1 tsp fresh rosemary or thyme chopped
• Greek Yogurt Dip: ¼ cup plain Greek yogurt + 1 tsp honey or maple syrup + pinch sea salt + ½ tsp lemon zest, whisked until smooth
• Serving: Whole-grain crackers, apple slices, pear wedges, or gluten-free crostini
Instructions
• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a small baking dish or oven-safe skillet with parchment paper for easy cleanup.
• For maple-cranberry topping: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens to a jammy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in half the toasted pecans.
• Place brie wheel in prepared baking dish. Using a small knife, lightly score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern (optional, helps toppings meld).
• Spoon the warm cranberry mixture evenly over the brie, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and fresh herbs.
• Bake 12-15 minutes until brie is soft and gooey in the center and topping is bubbly. Watch closely—brie melts quickly!
• While brie bakes, prepare Greek yogurt dip: Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to serve.
• Remove brie from oven; let rest 2-3 minutes before serving (it will be very hot!). Transfer to a serving board, surround with crackers and fruit, and place the Greek yogurt dip in a small bowl alongside.
• Serve warm, encouraging guests to spread melty brie, cranberry topping, and yogurt dip on crackers for the ultimate wholesome, elegant bite!
• For maple-cranberry topping: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, maple syrup, orange juice, orange zest, water, cinnamon, and nutmeg. Cook over medium heat 8-10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens to a jammy consistency. Remove from heat and stir in half the toasted pecans.
• Place brie wheel in prepared baking dish. Using a small knife, lightly score the top rind in a crosshatch pattern (optional, helps toppings meld).
• Spoon the warm cranberry mixture evenly over the brie, leaving a small border around the edges. Sprinkle with remaining pecans and fresh herbs.
• Bake 12-15 minutes until brie is soft and gooey in the center and topping is bubbly. Watch closely—brie melts quickly!
• While brie bakes, prepare Greek yogurt dip: Whisk Greek yogurt, honey, salt, and lemon zest until smooth and creamy. Chill until ready to serve.
• Remove brie from oven; let rest 2-3 minutes before serving (it will be very hot!). Transfer to a serving board, surround with crackers and fruit, and place the Greek yogurt dip in a small bowl alongside.
• Serve warm, encouraging guests to spread melty brie, cranberry topping, and yogurt dip on crackers for the ultimate wholesome, elegant bite!
PREP TIME & NUTRITION :
Prep Time : 10 mins, Cook Time : 15 mins, Total Time : 25 mins, Servings : 8, Calories : 145, Net Carbs: 12g, Fats: 9g, Protein: 7g
Prep Time : 10 mins, Cook Time : 15 mins, Total Time : 25 mins, Servings : 8, Calories : 145, Net Carbs: 12g, Fats: 9g, Protein: 7g