Description
Baked Brie with Maple Pecans is a delicious and elegant appetizer that combines the creamy texture of baked brie cheese with the sweet crunch of maple-glazed pecans.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round of Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
- 1/2 cup pecans
- 1/4 cup maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon butter
- 1 teaspoon vanilla extract
- 1/2 teaspoon cinnamon
- Fresh fruit and crackers for serving
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C).
- Place the Brie cheese on a baking dish.
- In a skillet, melt the butter over medium heat.
- Add the pecans, maple syrup, vanilla extract, and cinnamon to the skillet, stirring to combine.
- Cook for about 5 minutes, until the pecans are toasted and coated in the syrup.
- Pour the maple pecan mixture over the Brie cheese.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 10-15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and gooey.
- Serve warm with fresh fruit and crackers.
Notes
- For a more intense flavor, you can add a pinch of sea salt to the pecan mixture.
- Feel free to substitute walnuts for pecans if desired.
- This dish is best served immediately after baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg