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Prep Time:

15 Minutes

Serves:

For entertaining a larger crowd

Baked Brie with Honey & Nuts

Editor Notes

Another favorite recipe! I served this dish (didn't heat the cheese) at a recent gathering, and it got rave reviews! I added toasted pecans to the nut mix - and everyone loved the addition! I didn't try the dried cranberries, so I can't speak to that ingredient.

I bought about a 1/3rd of a Brie wheel at Trader Joes, as my gathering was smaller. However, you can get a really good deal if you have a Sam's membership - it was the same brand as the cheese I bought at Trader Joes. And just a reminder; Trader Joes has all of the nuts in this recipe already toasted - saves time and energy!

Ingredients

  • 1/2 c toasted pumpkin seeds

  • 1/2 c toasted almonds

  • 1/2 c toasted pecans

  • Rosemary

  • 1/2 c - 1 c Just Iowa Honey

  • Dried Cranberries (optional)

  • Coarse Sea Salt

  • Crackers and/or fruit for serving

  • 1 wheel of Brie cheese (Sams Club or Trader Joe's)

Preparation

  1. Preheat oven to 350F degrees. Place the brie into a small oven proof dish or pan. Place into the oven and bake for 5-10 minutes, until softened. I like mine oozy so go a few extra minutes. If you just want the brie soft, check at 5 minutes.

  2. Meanwhile toast pumpkin seeds, pecans and almonds (you can also buy nuts already toasted for you at Trader Joes!) by placing them in a skillet over medium heat OR toast them in the microwave - instructions below. Stir occasionally until the nuts are fragrant and toasted. This will take 3-4 minutes. Watch carefully as the nuts can burn quickly. Remove from heat.

  3.  In a small bowl, combine toasted nuts, chopped rosemary, dried cranberries if using and the honey. Stir until completely combined.

  4. Remove brie from oven and spoon the nut mixture over the top. Sprinkle with a generous pinch of sea salt and serve immediately.

  5. Serve brie with your choice of crackers, pita chips, grapes, apples, or crostini. They’re all delicious choices!

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NOTE:  You can serve Brie cheese without heating the cheese.  It is a very soft, spreadable cheese, and serves perfectly without heating it.  Just follow steps 2-5 and serve.  Easy-peasy!

I served this dish (didn't heat the cheese) at a recent gathering, and it got rave reviews!

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Microwave Instructions for Toasting Nuts

  1. Place the nuts in an even layer on a microwave-safe plate or dish (a glass pie plate works well).

  2. Microwave for 1-minute intervals, removing the plate and tossing in between (plate will be hot so take care!), until the nuts are sizzling, golden, and toasted. The exact time will depend on microwave power/watts as well as the type/size of the nuts.

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