This buttery and melty Brown Sugar Pecan Baked Brie flavored with a kiss of cinnamon is the perfect easy and delicious appetizer for the holiday season! Paired with a toasted baguette or crackers, this yummy appie comes together in no time.
Christmastime is here, and with it all the busyness that comes each year. It's fun busyness, but still busy. With work events, plans with friends, hosting, potlucks, and bringing a dish to family dinner, it's good to have a few simple homemade appetizer recipes up your sleeve! Like my Creamy Artichoke Dip or Easy Homemade Guacamole.
This baked brie is just that! The hands-on prep time involved is under 10 minutes, and then the oven does the rest. I love to serve it with a soft baguette sliced into ¼-1/2-inch thick slices, lightly buttered, and toasted in the oven alongside the baking brie. It would also be tasty served with any kind of cracker.
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⭐️ Why You Need to Make This Recipe
- Flavor: The rich and buttery brown sugar cinnamon sauce and nutty pecans complement the smooth and rich brie cheese.
- Texture: Gooey melted brie and crunchy pecans are a wonderful texture combination.
- Method: Perfect for the busy holiday season, this baked brie appetizer can be put together in under 10 minutes of hands-on time!
🧈 Ingredients
Here are the ingredients needed to make this pecan brown sugar baked brie.
Ingredient Notes
- Brie: This recipe is developed for a 3-inch brie, but if you are using a larger brie (like from Costco), I recommend doubling the topping recipe and baking it in a pie pan.
- Salted Butter: Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
- Maple Syrup - Just a little maple syrup helps make the gooey sauce.
- Brown Sugar: Either light or dark brown sugar would work for this recipe. Or make your own brown sugar by combining white sugar and molasses.
- Cinnamon: Just a kiss of cinnamon makes this appetizer super festive for Christmastime!
- Black Pepper: For a little tiny bite that rounds out all the sweet and rich flavors well.
- Pecans: You could use chopped walnuts or almonds instead if you prefer.
See the recipe card for the full list of ingredients with measurements.
📃 Instructions
Step 1: Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the top rind off of the brie and place the brie in a brie baker or small oven-safe casserole dish.
Step 2: In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans.
Step 3: Top the brie with the pecan topping. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the brie is melty and the pecan mixture is toasted and bubbly.
Step 4: Serve immediately with a toasted sliced baguette or crackers.
💡 Top Tip
You can prep this recipe ahead of time! Simply prepare the brie by slicing off the top rind and placing it in the dish you will bake it in. Then, make the topping, cover, and store at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Right before baking, add the topping and bake as usual, then serve immediately.
❓ Recipe FAQs
Yes. Simply use a dairy-free brie and butter to make a dairy-free version.
It is best to bake this recipe immediately before serving for the best melty texture, but you can prepare it ahead of time. Prepare the brie by slicing off the top rind and placing it in the dish you will bake it in. Then, make the topping, cover, and store at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Right before baking, add the topping and bake as usual, then serve immediately.
Yes. Walnuts, almonds, or even pistachios would work in this recipe.
🤍 More Pecan Recipes
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📖 Recipe
Brown Sugar Pecan Baked Brie
Equipment
- small baking dish or brie baker
- small mixing bowl
- measuring cups & spoons
Ingredients
- 8 ounce round of brie
- 1 tablespoon salted butter * melted
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar (light or dark)
- 1 tablespoon maple syrup
- ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper
- ½ cup chopped pecans *
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 350℉. Using a sharp knife, carefully slice the top rind off the brie and place it in a brie baker or small oven-safe casserole dish.8 ounce round of brie
- In a small bowl, whisk together the melted butter, brown sugar, maple syrup, cinnamon, and black pepper. Stir in the chopped pecans.1 tablespoon salted butter, 2 tablespoons brown sugar, 1 tablespoon maple syrup, ½ teaspoon ground cinnamon, ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper, ½ cup chopped pecans
- Top the brie with the pecan topping. Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the brie is melty and the pecan mixture is toasted and bubbly. Serve immediately * with a toasted sliced baguette or crackers. Enjoy!
Notes
- Add a pinch of salt if using unsalted butter.
- You could use chopped walnuts or almonds instead if you prefer.
- You can prep this recipe ahead of time! Simply prepare the brie by slicing off the top rind and placing it in the dish you will bake it in. Then, make the topping, cover, and store at room temperature for up to 8 hours. Right before baking, add the topping and bake as usual, then serve immediately.
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