Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Baked Brie with Cranberries and Candied Walnuts

Last week I was hosting playgroup at my house and needed a quick and easy appetizer to make for the ladies to pair with our wine. I wanted to use things I had on hand. I had a wheel of Brie left from Sterling's birthday so I knew I wanted to make some sort of baked Brie. I googled it and came across this fabulous recipe for Baked Brie with Cranberries and Candied Walnuts. This is the best thing you will ever put in your mouth, trust me. It was hard to stop eating it, it was that good. I present to you this delish recipe for Baked Brie, Enjoy!



Ingredients
■1 round of double churned brie cheese
■1 cup of dried cranberries
■1 cup of walnuts
■1/2 cup of butter
■1 cup of brown sugar

Directions
Preheat your oven to 350 degrees. Melt the butter in a skillet over medium heat and then whisk in the brown sugar. Take off the heat and let cool for twenty minutes, whisking every five to keep butter and brown sugar from separating. Then stir in half of the walnuts to coat and place them onto wax paper to let the mixture harden.

Cut the brie in half and stuff with cranberries and the rest of the butter and brown sugar mixture. Put the top back on and cover with the remaining cranberries and walnut. Put in the oven and bake for 25 minutes until good and melted. Take out and transfer to a pretty plate, then sprinkle with the candied walnuts. Cut into pie-shaped wedges (or adorn with a cheese knife) and serve.

Print Recipe HERE

20 comments:

Alicia xoxxo said...

I love baked Brie! This looks delicious and easy!

Jenny Castle Design said...

YUM! Brie is the absolute best appetizer...I could eat a whole wheel :)

Liz said...

I wish I had a play group like yours!!! I'm really enjoying your blog Natalie. It's so great as another mom of a sweet boy to see that things can still be delicious and fashionable :)

Bud and Leo said...

I'm always in need of simple, delicious recipes! This looks ah-mazing. Thank you!

Jill said...

I love this appetizer too

KatiePerk said...

Looks good! I am always a fan of brie.

Lauren Caldwell said...

Yum! I usually do mine wrapped in phyllo but this sounds DELISH too! :)

Lauren @ tickled.

Anonymous said...

LOVE baked brie...one of my fave snacks! YUM :)

xo,
joAnn

Baby Shopaholic said...

I wish I could cook! One day I am going to cook one of your posts! Thanks again for allowing me to share on your site yesterday! That was fun!

Virginia Belle said...

Thanks for sharing! It not only looks delicious, but most of the ingredients I usually have on hand. I can't wait to try it!

Drew {Coral Cafe} said...

Oh man!! I could just eat that up!!

Lorri said...

This is very similar to pen that I make. So stinking yummy!

natasha {schue love} said...

My friend brought this as an appetizer to our Oscar Party...so beyond delicious!

Michaela said...

Yum! I love baked brie...just without walnuts cause I'm allergic! hehe (:

Megan said...

I'm not sure if there is anything more delicious than baked brie, I do a similar recipe with apple and cranberries... this looks scrumptious!

Natalie said...

Sweet baby Jesus, that looks and sounds insanely delicious.

Emma (Glitter and Gold) said...

love love love this recipe! . . . i am officially rsvp-ing for your next playgroup!
xoxo
E

www.glitterandgoldblog.blogspot.com

MatersandMelons said...

Um, YUM! That sounds much better than the grits that I am eating at this moment. Love your blog!

Beautifully Seaside // Formerly Chic Coastal Living said...

This looks delicious! I love brie! Sorry I've been MIA lately.....been soooo busy!

Liesl said...

Oh my goodness, this looks divine...I adore brie!!! :)

Liesl :)