Holiday Baked Brie with Spiced Cranberry Chutney

If you are looking for the queen of all holiday appetizers, you have officially found her. This Holiday Baked Brie is the easiest, most impressive, and most outrageously delicious thing you can put on your appetizer table. It’s the dish that disappears in minutes and has everyone asking, “How did you make that?!”

We’re taking a wheel of creamy brie, scoring the top, and smothering it in a quick, homemade spiced cranberry and orange chutney. Then, we bake it until the inside is a gloriously gooey, melty river of cheese. Topped with a “sprinkle” of crunchy toasted walnuts and a drizzle of hot honey, it’s the perfect bite of sweet, savory, creamy, and crunchy. It’s a show stopper that takes about 10 minutes of active work.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• The Ultimate “Wow-to-Work” Ratio: This looks like a gourmet masterpiece but is one of the easiest appetizers you will ever make.
• Perfect for Parties: It’s a warm, shareable, and incredibly festive dish that is the guaranteed star of any holiday gathering.
• Incredible Flavor Combo: The tangy, spiced cranberries and the rich, creamy brie are a classic, unbeatable flavor pairing.

Step-by-Step Instructions

Let’s make the most impressive appetizer ever. Here’s how.

First, let’s gather our beautiful, festive ingredients.

Next, we’ll make our quick, homemade chutney. We’ll simmer fresh cranberries with a little sugar, orange zest, and warm spices until they burst and create a beautiful, jammy sauce. This is what takes this dish to the next level!

Now, prepare the brie. We’ll score the top of the brie in a diamond pattern. This not only looks beautiful, but it also helps the heat penetrate and creates little pockets to hold all that delicious chutney.

Finally, top and bake! Spoon that gorgeous, jewel-toned chutney over the scored brie, and pop it in the oven.

Bake until it’s soft, warm, and gloriously gooey. A final “sprinkle” of toasted walnuts, and you’re ready for the applause.

Ava’s Notes

• Score, Don’t Slice: When you score the brie, be careful not to slice all the way through the rind on the sides. You want to create a little container for the melty cheese.
• Serve Immediately: Baked brie is at its absolute best when it’s served warm and gooey, straight from the oven. Have your crackers and bread ready to go!
• What to Serve with It? Sturdy crackers, toasted baguette slices, and apple or pear slices are all perfect for dipping.

Holiday Baked Brie with Spiced Cranberry-Orange Chutney

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Servings

8-10

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Total time

35

minutes

The ultimate easy and elegant holiday appetizer. A wheel of creamy brie is baked until warm and gooey, then topped with a quick, homemade spiced cranberry chutney and toasted walnuts.

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Ingredients

• For the Spiced Cranberry-Orange Chutney:

• 1 c fresh or frozen cranberries

• 1/4 c granulated sugar

• 1 stick cinnamon

• ground cloves

• Zest and juice of 1/2 orange

• For the Baked Brie:

• 8 oz wheel of brie cheese

• 1/4 c toasted chopped walnuts or pecans

• 1 tbsp hot honey for drizzling (optional)

• Crackers, toasted baguette, or apple slices for serving

Directions

• Prep: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
• Make the Chutney: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange zest, orange juice, cinnamon stick, and ground cloves. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, for 10-12 minutes. The cranberries will burst and the sauce will thicken into a jammy consistency. Remove the cinnamon stick.
• Prep the Brie: While the chutney cooks, place the wheel of brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet or in a small, oven-safe skillet. Using a sharp knife, score the top of the brie in a 1-inch diamond cross-hatch pattern, being careful not to slice all the way through the rind.
• Assemble and Bake: Spoon the warm cranberry chutney evenly over the top of the scored brie. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is soft, warm, and just beginning to ooze from the score marks.
• Serve: Carefully transfer the baked brie to a serving platter. Top with the toasted walnuts and a drizzle of hot honey, if using. Serve immediately with your favorite crackers or bread.

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