Baked Brie with Cranberry Balsamic Compote
Servings 4
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.
- Prepare the crostini by placing the baguette slices on a baking sheet. Put them in 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 it thickens a bit.
- Spoon some of the cranberry balsamic compote over the baked brie and serve with the warm crostini. Enjoy!