Easy Baked Brie Cranberry Dip
Indulge your guests with this luxurious Easy Baked Brie Cranberry Dip, an elegant and gooey appetizer topped with sweet-tart cranberry chutney. Perfect for holidays, parties, or cozy gatherings, this creamy cheese dip is served with toasted baguette slices, crackers, and fresh fruit for an impressive crowd-pleasing centerpiece.
Prep
: 10
Total
: 25 minutes
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 8 oz brie cheese wheel
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed according to package instructions
- 0.5 cup walnuts roughly chopped
- 1 loaf baguette sliced and lightly toasted
- 1 cup orange juice
- 0.5 cup honey
- 12 oz cranberries fresh
- 1 medium apple tart variety, peeled and diced
- 0.5 cup apple cider vinegar
- 0.5 cup dried apricots chopped
- 0.5 tsp cinnamon
- 0.25 tsp allspice
- 0.125 tsp cloves ground
- 1 rosemary fresh sprig, for garnish
- extra honey for drizzling on top before serving
- fresh fruit berries or apple slices, for serving
Instructions
Preparation Steps
- Preheat oven to 400°F. Add orange juice and honey to a medium saucepan over medium-high heat and bring to a boil.
- Add cranberries, diced apple, apple cider vinegar, chopped apricots, cinnamon, allspice, and cloves to the saucepan. Bring to a boil, then reduce heat and simmer for 15 minutes, stirring often until cranberries burst and chutney thickens.
- While chutney simmers, roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface or leave as flat sheet. Use a small plate or bowl to cut pastry into a circle large enough to wrap around the brie wheel (about 12 inches in diameter). Place brie in center and fold edges over slightly, leaving center uncovered for topping. Pinch edges to secure.
- Place puff pastry wrapped brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until pastry is golden brown and brie is warm and soft.
- Transfer brie to a serving plate with a sharp knife. Top open center with homemade cranberry chutney and sprinkle with chopped walnuts. Drizzle with additional honey if desired.
- Let cool for 3-5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve with toasted baguette slices, crackers, and fresh fruit on the side.
Notes
For best results, do not overbake the brie—remove when pastry is golden and cheese is soft when touched. Letting it rest for a few minutes before serving prevents mess and enhances flavor. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator for up to 2 days (reheat gently in oven).