Description
A warm, comforting holiday appetizer featuring creamy Brie topped with a sweet maple, cinnamon, and pecan mixture, perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of double cream brie cheese (250–350 g)
- 4 tbsp brown sugar
- 4 tbsp maple syrup
- 1/2 tsp vanilla extract
- 1/4 tsp cinnamon
- 2/3 cup pecan halves
- fresh rosemary or fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking dish with parchment paper.
- Place the wheel of brie into the parchment lined baking dish. Score the top of the brie lightly in a diagonal pattern with a sharp knife.
- Make the pecan topping: In a small bowl whisk together the brown sugar, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon until combined.
- Stir in the pecans.
- Spoon the pecan topping on top of the brie and drizzle any remaining liquid in the bowl over the pecans and brie.
- Bake the brie in the preheated oven for 18-22 minutes or until the cheese starts to bubble and almost ooze out.
- Spoon any of the maple sauce in the baking dish over the baked brie and pecans.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary or fresh thyme.
- Serve with your favorite crackers or toasted slices of baguette (crostini).
Notes
- This recipe was inspired by holiday potlucks in Texas, where warm cheese and sweet toppings were always the center of attention.
- The aroma of caramelized nuts and warm cheese creates a full, cozy home feeling.
- This dish is simple, comforting, and disappears quickly at gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 22 min
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving (approx. 1/6th of brie)
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 18
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 14
- Unsaturated Fat: 14
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 12
- Cholesterol: 65
Keywords: Maple Pecan Baked Brie, warm appetizer, holiday finger food, party snack, sweet and savory brie, Thanksgiving appetizer, easy baked brie