Baked Brie with Pecans

(725)
Prep Time:
10 mins
Total Time:
45 mins
Servings:
8

Toasted pecans and maple syrup complement the creamy Brie in this hors d'oeuvre. For the best texture, let the cheese cool before topping it with the syrup mixture.This recipe is by Everyday Food reader Kathy Quinn of Montclair, New Jersey.

Ingredients

  • 1 small wheel of Brie or Camembert (about 9 ounces)

  • ½ cup pecan pieces

  • 3 tablespoons light-brown sugar

  • 3 tablespoons pure maple syrup

  • crackers or sliced baguette, for serving

Directions

  1. 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.

  2. While cheese cools, place nuts on a clean baking sheet; bake until toasted and fragrant, 7 to 10 minutes. Sprinkle nuts over cheese.

  3. 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.

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    David Loftus

Cook's Notes

Brie and Camembert are mild and nutty soft-ripened cheeses from France. They are at their peak when plump and soft, with a milky white rind; eat within a few days of purchase.

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