Simple Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe

Name: Cranberry Baked Brie
Prep time: 5 min
Cook time: 25 min
Total time: 30 min
Ingredients: 8 ounces brie ((1 wheel with rind)); 1 cup cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney ((not canned jelly version)); 1 tablespoon honey

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This rich, ooey, gooey, cranberry baked brie recipe is the perfect appetizer for that holiday party. Topped with homemade cranberry chutney, this baked cheese appetizer is incredibly simple to make and will leave your guests begging for more!

baked brie and cranberry sauce on parchment paper.

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Why this cranberry baked brie cheese recipe works
Ingredients
Variations and substitutions
Step by step instructions to make baked brie with cranberry sauce
Expert tips to make this brie appetizer
Frequently asked questions
More holiday appetizer recipes
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Why this cranberry baked brie cheese recipe works

It's ultra easy to make this recipe and can be prepared in advance and baked when ready. Baked brie is an easy appetizer for any gathering!
It's so versatile and festive - you can use all sorts of different toppings and serve it with anything you'd like!
It's an absolute crowd pleaser because who doesn't like hot, melty cheese? Especially holiday entertaining during those chilly winter months!

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Ingredients

You will need an 8 ounce wheel of brie cheese. I recommend using a triple cream brie if you can find it.

We top the brie with this cranberry orange chutney, but you can top with cranberry sauce as well (use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce).

The full list of ingredients and amounts is included in the recipe card at the bottom of the post.

Variations and substitutions

Cranberry chutney is definitely not the only topping you can bake with this brie - the possibilities are endless!

Use canned cranberry sauce (or homemade cranberry sauce) instead of cranberry chutney if you're short of time (holidays are BUSY) - or if you have leftover cranberry sauce.
This spiced apple chutney is packed full of Fall flavors.
These red candied cherries are just incredible as is this sweet and savory bacon jam.
A mixture of ¼ cup brown sugar, handful of chopped pecans and ½ cup diced apples. You can also use walnuts, pistachios or any other kind of nut.
You can even make this savory by using toppings like these brandied mushrooms, lobster ravioli sauce or a fresh option like this cilantro chimichurri - they're all so good!!
Remove the rind and wrap the brie in store-bought puff pastry. Bake with the puff pastry wrapped around the cheese until the pastry is golden brown (20-30 minutes). The center of the pastry should be warm and melty. Then top with warmed chutney or sauce and serve.

Step by step instructions to make baked brie with cranberry sauce

Step 1: Preheat the oven to 350°F. Place the brie on a parchment paper lined baking sheet or baking dish. You can either cut the top rind off, or use a knife to score it.

Step 2: Spoon the cranberry chutney (or any of the toppings below) or cranberry sauce on the top.

Step 3: Bake the brie for 20-25 minutes. Remove from oven and transfer to a serving plate or serving dish.

Step 4: Drizzle it with some honey, garnish with fresh rosemary, and serve immediately with crackers, dried fruit, bread, fresh fruit or sliced vegetables and place brie in the center of the platter.

hands dipping crackers into melted brie and cranberry sauce.

Expert tips to make this brie appetizer

Be sure to at least score the top of the rind to enable to heat to come in contact with the brie. This ensures the melted cheese gets nice and gooey.
Don't overcook the brie - 25 minutes should be the maximum cook time. Start checking it at 15 minutes - when it's gooey and melted, it's ready.
Whether or not you eat the rind is personal preference. Certain brands have an aftertaste I'm not fond of, but other are perfectly fine. The rind will not hurt you if you eat it.
Drizzling with honey is optional, but highly recommended.
This dish is best served immediately while the brie is hot a melted. If it hardens too much, just microwave it until it is warm and soft again.
You can double the recipe by using more rounds of brie and double the cranberry topping. You can also cut the brie in half and make a smaller portion.

crackers dipped in melted brie and red sauce.

Frequently asked questions

Should I remove the rind from brie before baking?

This is totally based on personal preference. The rind is definitely edible and has a more intense flavor than the cheese. I find that some brie has a much tastier rind than others. Typically, the higher quality the brie, the better the rind. Personally, I eat the rind on baked brie, especially this recipe.

Why is my baked brie rubbery?

If you baked your cheese for too long, it could make it rubbery. I recommend ensuring you don't overbake it. Also, baking the rind can sometimes cause the brie to become rubbery - you can remove the rind and bake it in puff pastry dough or pie crust of preferred.

What meat goes with brie and cranberry?

A classic combo is brie, cranberry and turkey breast - try this sous vide turkey breast for the juiciest turkey you'll ever eat! It also goes very well with bacon or other salty meats as the sweet and tart combo offsets the richness and saltiness of those meats.

How to store and reheat leftover baked brie.

Leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-10 minutes, until warmed through and gooey. You can also reheat in the microwave for 30 second intervals until warmed and gooey throughout.

You can also make the cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney 1-3 days before and use it when you're ready to bake the cranberry brie.

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Recipe

Cranberry Baked Brie

This rich, ooey, gooey, cranberry baked brie recipe is the perfect appetizer for that holiday party. Topped with homemade cranberry chutney, it is incredibly simple to make!

5 from 12 votes

Print Rate

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Prep Time: 5

Cook Time: 25

Total Time: 30

Servings: servings

Calories: 158kcal

Author: Danielle Wolter

Ingredients

▢ 8 ounces brie (1 wheel with rind)
▢ 1 cup cranberry sauce or cranberry chutney (not canned jelly version)
▢ 1 tablespoon honey

Instructions

Preheat the oven to 350°F.
Place the brie on a parchment paper lined baking sheet. You can either cut the top of the rind of, or use a knife to score it. This allows the heat to come in contact with the brie, enabling it to melt faster.
Spoon the chutney (or whatever topping you choose) over the top of the brie and baked for 20-25 minutes.
Drizzle with fresh honey and serve with crackers, toasts, apples, etc.

Expert Tips:

Be sure to at least score the top of the rind to enable to heat to come in contact with the brie. This ensures it gets nice and gooey.

Don't overcook the brie - 25 minutes should be the maximum cook time. Start checking it at 15 minutes - when it's gooey and melted, it's ready.

Whether or not you eat the rind is personal preference. Certain brands have an aftertaste I'm not fond of, but other are perfectly fine. The rind will not hurt you if you eat it.