Cranberry Pistachio Brie Appetizer
A soft and creamy centerpiece for an epic charcuterie board, or serve alone for a small gathering, this Cranberry Pistachio Brie Appetizer.
Are you ready to start the Christmas season off with a bang? If yes (hand raised, too!), then you’ll love this simple festive dish to serve: Cranberry Pistachio Brie Appetizer. Grab the secret ingredient below!
Cranberry Pistachio Brie Appetizer
If you have leftover cranberry sauce from Thanksgiving, then this recipe is for you! You can also use any jam, jelly, or preserves. In fact, I have another favorite holiday appetizer, Marmalade Pistachio Brie Mini Tartlets, that are super yummy!
Why I love this recipe
- It’s super easy and impressive
- Takes only minutes to make and pop in the oven
- Perfect for Thanksgiving and Christmas
Brie with Cranberries ingredients
Here are the simple ingredients. Can you guess what the secret ingredient is? (Not listed in the video).
- Round of Brie
- Cranberry sauce: Or you can make your own Apple Cranberry Chutney
- Pistachio nuts
- Orange zest (unless you use Trader Joe’s Orange Cranberry Sauce)
- Favorite crackers
The flavor of orange!
How to make brie cheese
I always keep brie in my fridge. It’s my go-to appetizer when I’m in a pinch (it only takes about 10 minutes to bake). I always have some kind of jelly or chutney, and even by itself, you can always drizzle with honey and toasted nuts!
My method is super easy. In fact, you can try Baked Marmalade Brie or Baked Lemon Pistachio Brie Recipe where there’s an actual video to watch, how I cut the top off of the brie.
Line baking sheet with parchment paper. This makes serving and clean-up a cinch!
Cut rind off the top of the Brie, sliding the knife in and down (to form a cone, or lid). Remove the lid.
Instructions for baking brie
- Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice rind off the top of the Brie, sliding the knife in and down (to form a cone, or lid). Set the lid aside.
- Spoon 1/2 of the cranberry sauce over the center of the Brie. Place the lid back on top, pushing down.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the center of the Brie. Place the lid back on top, pressing down.
- Spread the remaining cranberry sauce on top; sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly and hot.
Serve with your favorite crackers on a round board. Grab all of my BIG BOARDS, here. There are 7 epic sizes!
How to eat brie cheese
Everyone serves and eats brie differently. I say … just dig in!
If you’re at a big party, put a slice on your plate. If it’s really gooey (like mine turned out), use a spoon.
It’s up to you if you want to eat the rind or not. I particularly love the rind! It’s okay to leave the rind on your plate though.
If you’re at a smaller party, you can set it out and just let everyone dig in and scoop up the brie with crackers, bread, or fruit slices.
We recently enjoyed this brie appetizer for an early evening bite before we walked to the lodge with great friends.
This is one of our favorite easy appetizers for the holiday months for sure. And the leftovers are amazing spread on bagels or toast with leftover turkey, or make paninis with turkey. So many options!
Enjoy!
More delicious appetizers:
Warm Cheesey Crack Dip [Real Housemoms]
Goat Cheese, Honey Crisp Apples, Honey, Rosemary Thins [RE]
Pine Cone Cheese Ball Appetizer with Almonds [Living Locurto]
Get the Recipe:
Cranberry Pistachio Brie Appetizer
Ingredients
- 1 Round of Brie
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- ¾ cup pistachio nuts
- Orange zest, optional if you use Trader Joe's orange cranberry sauce
- Favorite crackers
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375. Line baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Slice rind off the top of the Brie, sliding the knife in and down (to form a cone, or lid). Set the lid aside.
- Spoon 1/2 of the cranberry sauce over the center of the Brie. Add some orange zest. Place the lid back on top, pushing down.
- Spread the remaining cranberry sauce on top; sprinkle with pistachio nuts.
- Bake for 10 minutes until bubbly and hot. Serve with your favorite crackers, bread, or sliced fruit.
Notes
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great appetizer, thank you, love the pistachios with the brie and cranberry/orange, really well balanced and great to serve to friends
Hi! I see orange zest listed as an ingredient, but I don’t see it in the instructions? Do you just add it on top of the lid too prior to placing the Brie in the oven??