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This baked Brie with cranberries and pecans pairs creamy, melted cheese with sweet fig jam and toasted nuts for an easy appetizer ready in just 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American, French
Ingredients
Scale
1 (8-ounce) wheel Brie cheese
1/3 cup fig jam
1/3 cup sweetened dried cranberries
1/2 cup toasted pecans, roughly chopped
Leaves from 2 fresh thyme sprigs
Crackers or sliced baguette, for serving
Instructions
Prep
- Heat the oven to 350°F. Choose a small oven-safe dish with enough room to hold the Brie and contain any melted cheese.
- Slice a thin layer of rind from the top of the cheese, leaving the sides and bottom intact. Set the Brie in the baking dish, cut side up.
- Have the jam, cranberries, pecans, and thyme ready to add after baking.
Bake
- Bake uncovered for 15–20 minutes. The center should be soft and melted; check by gently inserting the tip of a knife into the exposed surface.
Assemble and Serve
- Spoon the fig jam over the warm cheese and spread gently. Scatter the cranberries and pecans over the jam, then finish with thyme leaves.
••Serve immediately in the baking dish with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
Substitutions
- Replace the fig jam with apricot preserves or orange marmalade.
- Substitute toasted walnuts for the pecans, or omit the nuts.
- Use dried cherries in place of the cranberries; chop larger pieces before adding.
Serving Suggestions and Pairings
- Offer apple slices, pear wedges, or grapes alongside the bread and crackers.
- Serve as an appetizer or as part of a cheese board with cured meats and olives.
Storage
- Cover and refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days.
••Reheat in a small oven-safe dish at 300°F until the center softens. Cover loosely with foil to keep the nuts from browning further.