Baked Brie with Roasted Cranberry Sauce by: a Couple Cooks

brie
  • 1 brie wheel (12 ounces)
  • 2 cups cranberries (fresh or thawed frozen)
  • 1 orange
  • 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • ½ teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 teaspoon kosher salt
  • ¼ cup honey
  • Crushed pistachios for garnish (optional)
  • Baguette or crackers for serving
What To Do
  1. Heat oven to 425F. Zest the orange. Squeeze the juice from the orange and reserve.
  2. In a bowl, combine 2 cups cranberries, orange zest, 1 tablespoon olive oil, 1 tablespoon honey, ½ teaspoon vanilla extract, and 1 teaspoon kosher salt. Place parchment paper on a baking sheet and pour on the cranberries. Roast 12-15 minutes until tender.
  3. Return the cranberry mixture to a bowl and stir in the reserved orange juice and ¼ cup honey. Let sit for 30 minutes or more before serving.
  4. When ready to serve, preheat the oven to 375F. Bake the brie for 15 minutes until soft and warm. Spread the cranberry mixture over the brie. If desired, add chopped pistachios for garnish. Serve with crackers or bread slices.