Best Elegant Holiday Dinner Menu Appetizer Cherry Pecan Brie Recipe 55 Recipes

Baked Brie with Pecans image

Provided by Martha Stewart

Time 45m

Number Of Ingredients 5

1 small wheel of Brie or Camembert (about 9 ounces)
1/2 cup pecan pieces
3 tablespoons light-brown sugar
3 tablespoons pure maple syrup
crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Steps:

Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place cheese on a rimmed baking sheet; bake until softened, 15 to 20 minutes. Transfer to a serving plate; cool about 20 minutes.
While cheese cools, place nuts on a clean baking sheet; bake until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.
In a small saucepan, combine sugar and maple syrup. Bring to a boil over medium heat; simmer until foamy, 1 to 2 minutes. Drizzle warm sauce over slightly cooled cheese and nuts; serve with crackers or baguette.

Nutrition Facts : Calories 192 g, Fat 14 g, Protein 7 g

Elegant Holiday Dinner Menu: Appetizer: Cherry Pecan Brie Recipe - (5/5) image

Provided by Robbye

Number Of Ingredients 7

1/3 c. cherry preserves
1 T balsamic vinegar
1/8 t. freshly ground pepper
1/8 t. salt
BRIE round 16 oz: Rind removed from top and warm.
chopped toasted pecans
crackers

Steps:

Stir together the cherry preserves, vinegar, s and p in a small bowl. Drizzle over warm Brie round (top removed). Top with chopped toasted pecans. Serve with crackers.