Maple Pecan Baked Brie
Easiest 4 ingredient party appetizer! Served with a heavenly warm maple pecan mixture on top. A holiday favorite!
Baked brie. AKA, the best kind of baked cheese you can bring to any gathering.
It’s quick, it’s easy, and it’s super impressive. And oh yes, it’s a crowd-pleaser for everyone involved.
And what I really love about this recipe is that it only requires 5 ingredients – brie, pecans, maple syrup, fresh rosemary, salt and pepper.
Plus, you can basically use anything for dipping purposes – various crackers, bread slices, apple slices, pear slices… I’m pretty sure you can dip your leather boot in this and it’ll taste just as good.
But seriously, the warm maple pecan mixture is just what the doctor ordered this holiday season. So grab all the crackers and make sure you get all those sweet, crunchy, nutty bits!
TIPS AND TRICKS FOR SUCCESS
- Leave the rind on. Keeping the rind intact will help the brie hold its shape and structure while it melts during baking. The top layer of the rind can be removed upon serving for dipping and dunking, similarly to fondue.
- Use an oven-proof skillet. Use a small cast iron skillet or oven-safe dish that is slightly larger than the diameter of the brie, leaving enough space for the melted brie to ooze out when serving.
- Serve warm. Baked brie is best served warm out of the oven. It will start to firm as it sits out, about 10-15 minutes.
TOOLS FOR THIS RECIPE
5-inch cast iron skillet
Saucepan
MAPLE PECAN BAKED BRIE: FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
No need for a fancy, artisanal brie! Any economical, inexpensive brie or Camembert from the supermarket will work very well in this recipe.
This really depends on personal preference. Keeping the edible rind on will ensure that the brie will hold its shape during baking.
Pecans or walnuts (or a mixture) can be used.
Baked brie can be served with fresh fuit (apple or pear slices), sturdy crackers (water crackers), dried fruit, and/or toasted bread slices (crostini).
The brie will harden as it cools but the leftovers can be reheated in the microwave or oven.
Recipe
Yield: 8 servings
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 15 minutes
Total: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 350 degrees F.
2. Place brie on a rimmed baking sheet or a 5-inch cast iron skillet. Place into oven and bake until softened, about 12-15 minutes; let cool 5 minutes.
3. Spread pecans in a single layer on a clean baking sheet. Place into oven and bake until toasted and fragrant, about 6-8 minutes; set aside.
4. In a small saucepan over medium heat, combine maple syrup, rosemary, 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/2 teaspoon pepper. Bring to a boil; reduce heat and simmer, stirring occasionally, until foamy, about 1-2 minutes. Stir in pecans.
5. Serve brie warm topped with maple syrup mixture; serve with crackers or baguette.
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