Description
A cozy, budget-friendly solo dinner featuring a wedge of baked brie topped with cranberry sauce, orange zest, and nuts. Ready in 20 minutes for under $5.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 oz wedge of Brie cheese (store brand)
- 1 tablespoon butter, softened
- 1 can (14 oz) whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 medium orange (zest and juice)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 2 tablespoons walnuts or pecans, chopped
- Crackers or bread for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Take the brie out of the fridge and let it sit for 15 minutes to reach room temperature.
- Score the top of the brie in a crosshatch pattern with a knife, being careful not to cut all the way through.
- In a small bowl, mix the softened butter, brown sugar, orange zest, and chopped nuts until combined.
- Place the brie in a 6-8 oz ramekin.
- Spread the butter-nut mixture evenly over the top of the cheese, pressing it into the scores.
- Spoon a generous layer of cranberry sauce over the cheese.
- Drizzle 1 tablespoon of fresh orange juice over the top.
- Place the ramekin on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is soft and bubbling.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving immediately with crackers or bread.
Notes
Do not overbake or the cheese will separate and become oily. If you want a crunchier top, broil for the last 1-2 minutes while watching closely. Leftover cranberry sauce can be frozen for up to 6 months. Do not freeze the baked brie as the cheese will separate.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 ramekin
- Calories: 450
- Sugar: 28
- Sodium: 650
- Fat: 28
- Saturated Fat: 16
- Carbohydrates: 35
- Fiber: 3
- Protein: 18
Keywords: baked brie, cranberry orange, budget dinner, solo dinner, easy appetizer, cheap meals, autumn recipe, quick dinner