Description
This Maple Pecan Baked Brie recipe combines the creamy richness of melted brie cheese with a sweet and crunchy topping of maple syrup, brown sugar, cinnamon, and toasted pecans. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or party snack, it’s simple to prepare and pairs wonderfully with crackers, bread, fresh fruit, or roasted nuts.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Brie:
- 1 round (8-ounce) brie
For the Maple Pecan Topping:
- ¼ cup light brown sugar
- ¼ cup pure maple syrup
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¾ cup chopped pecans
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 350°F (175°C) to prepare for baking the brie.
- Prepare the Brie: Place the brie in a small baking dish or pie plate. Lightly score the top of the brie with a knife to allow easier access to the melted cheese once baked.
- Bake the Brie: Put the brie in the preheated oven and bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the cheese is warm and slightly softened but not fully melted or runny.
- Make the Pecan Topping: While the brie bakes, combine the light brown sugar, pure maple syrup, and ground cinnamon in a small saucepan. Cook over medium heat, stirring occasionally, until the sugar dissolves and the mixture begins to boil. Remove the pan from heat and stir in the chopped pecans.
- Assemble the Dish: Once the brie is baked, pour the warm maple-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the cheese.
- Serve Immediately: Serve the Maple Pecan Baked Brie warm with an assortment of crackers, bread, fresh fruit, or roasted nuts for dipping and spreading.
Notes
- Score the brie lightly to prevent cutting all the way through the cheese.
- Serve immediately for the best texture and flavor when the cheese is warm and gooey.
- You can substitute walnuts or almonds for pecans if desired.
- Use good quality pure maple syrup for optimal flavor.
- Leftover baked brie can be refrigerated and gently reheated, but texture may change.
