Baked Brie with Cranberry Balsamic Compote

What’s not to love about creamy rich brie slathered on a crisp crostini and topped with a sweet and tangy compote? This baked brie with cranberry balsamic compote is a wonderful starter for any party but especially for Thanksgiving and Christmas. This recipe is super easy to make and tastes amazing. We all thought it was delicious, especially my daughter, who ate most of it. She really loves brie! I will be making this again next week for Thanksgiving. Yum.

How to Make Baked Brie with Cranberry Balsamic Compote

Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.

Place the baguette slices on a baking sheet and put them into the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.

Coat a small cast iron skillet with olive oil cooking spray. Place the brie round in a small cast iron skillet then put it into the oven. Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is softened & getting gooey. Remove from the oven.

Make the cranberry balsamic compote while the cheese is baking. Place the cranberries, water, and sugar in a saucepan over medium heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes. Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened.

Spoon some of the cranberry balsamic compote on top and serve with the warm crostini. Enjoy!

Baked Brie with Cranberry Balsamic Compote

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Prep Time: 5 minutes minutes

Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes

Total Time: 25 minutes minutes

Course: Appies & Snacks

Cuisine: American

Servings: 4

Author: Pam - For the Love of Cooking

Equipment

• Baking Sheet
• Small Cast Iron Skillet

Ingredients

• 1 baguette sliced thinly
• 8 oz brie round
• 2 cups fresh or frozen cranberries
• ¾ cup sugar
• ½ cup water
• ⅓ cup balsamic vinegar

Instructions

• Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
• Make the crostini

  by placing the baguette slices on a baking sheet and put into the oven to bake for 5-7 minutes, or until slightly crisp. Remove from the oven and allow to cool.
• Bake the brie

  by coating a small cast iron skillet with olive oil cooking spray.
• Place the brie round in a small cast iron skillet then put it into the oven.
• Cook for about 15-20 minutes, or until the brie is softened & getting gooey. Remove from the oven.
• Make the cranberry balsamic compote

  while the cheese is baking.
• Place the cranberries, sugar, and water in a saucepan over medium heat.
• Cook, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries pop, about 10 minutes.
• Add the balsamic vinegar and continue to cook, stirring occasionally, for 5 minutes, or until thickened.
• Spoon some of the cranberry balsamic compote on top of the baked brie and serve with the warm crostini. Enjoy!

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