Baked Brie with Cranberry Orange Sauce
This Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce is a two-in-one holiday recipe. Creamy brie is wrapped in golden puff pastry with a spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce and a pinch of red pepper flakes, and the extra sauce is perfect for spooning on top. If you love my Baked Brie with Balsamic Caramelized Onions or my Mini Fig & Brie Bites, this belongs on your holiday table.
Moreover, if you prefer hot cheese oozing out of a pastry, this is for you; and if you prefer a brie that holds its shape, the sauce works beautifully served alongside. Equally important, the sauce can be made up to three days ahead.
In essence, it is festive, easy and always the first thing gone. Serve it with my Caviar Board for a holiday spread.
What Is Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce?
It is a wheel of brie wrapped in puff pastry with a homemade orange zest cranberry sauce, baked until golden.
Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce Ingredients (With Purpose & Flavor Notes)
Brie
Creamy and mild; an 8-ounce piece fits one sheet of pastry.
Puff Pastry
Flaky and golden.
Fresh Cranberries
Tart and festive.
Orange Zest & Juice
Bright citrus flavor.
Cinnamon Stick & Vanilla
Warm holiday notes.
Red Pepper Flakes
A gentle kick.
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Large Pot
A roomy pot that doubles as a gentle water bath for melting the chocolate for the ganache.
Mini Tart Pans
Mini tart pans with removable bottoms release each tart cleanly with a perfect fluted edge.
Food Processor
Grinds the Oreos into fine crumbs for an even, sturdy crust.
Saucepan
Gently heats the cream for a smooth, glossy chocolate ganache.
Whisk Set
Whisks the ganache until it is silky and completely smooth.
Silicone Spatula Set
Scrapes every drop of ganache from the pan and smooths it into the tart shells.
Strawberry Huller
Hulls the strawberries quickly for a fresh fruit topping on each tart.
Glass Prep Bowls
Small bowls keep the toppings and garnishes prepped and ready.
3-Tier Serving Tray
A three-tier tray turns a batch of mini tarts into a stunning dessert display.
Oreo Cookies
Oreo cookies make a rich, chocolatey crust with no baking skills required.
Offset Spatula
Smooths the ganache into a glossy, even layer in each tart shell.
Microplane Zester
Grates delicate chocolate curls or fresh orange zest over the finished tarts.
How To Make a Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce
- Make the cranberry sauce and let it cool.
- Roll the pastry and center the brie.
- Top with sauce and red pepper flakes, then wrap.
- Brush with egg wash and bake 25 to 30 minutes at 400°F.
Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce
Ingredients
For the Baked Brie
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 1 (8-ounce) piece brie
- 1/8 to 1/4 teaspoon crushed red pepper flakes
- 1 egg
- 1 to 2 tablespoons water
For the Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce
- 3/4 cup sugar
- 1/2 cup water
- 12 ounces fresh cranberries rinsed and picked through
- 1 pinch salt
- 1/4 teaspoon orange zest
- 2 drops vanilla extract
- 1/2 navel orange juiced
- 1 cinnamon stick
Instructions
- Make the sauce. Combine the sugar, orange juice and water in a large saucepan over medium heat. Add the cranberries, salt, vanilla, cinnamon stick and orange zest. Simmer, stirring often, for about 10 minutes, until most of the cranberries pop. Cool at least 30 minutes.
- Preheat the oven to 400°F.
- Roll the puff pastry to about 1/8 inch thick and lay it on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Place the brie in the center.
- Top. Stir the red pepper flakes into a few spoonfuls of the cranberry sauce and spread it over the brie.
- Wrap the brie in the pastry, trimming any excess. Whisk the egg and water and brush it over the pastry.
- Bake 25 to 30 minutes, until golden. Let stand before serving with the remaining sauce.
Notes
KEEP HOSTING
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Variations
Fig Jam
Use fig jam instead of cranberry sauce.
No Pastry
Bake the brie in a dish and spoon sauce on top.
Pecans
Add chopped toasted pecans.
Rosemary
Tuck in a sprig of rosemary.
Mini Bites
Cut into squares for mini brie bites.
Hot Honey
Drizzle with hot honey.
When I Love Serving a Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce
Christmas Parties
A festive centerpiece.
Thanksgiving
Uses the season’s cranberries.
Friendsgiving
Easy to share, next to my Prosciutto-Wrapped Apple Bites.
New Year’s Eve
Elegant and warm.
Holiday Open House
Make the sauce ahead.
Wine Nights
A natural pairing.
What To Serve With a Baked Brie with Orange Zest Cranberry Sauce
Crostini
My Cranberry Brie & Walnut Crostini.
A Board
My Easy Fall Charcuterie Board.
Bubbles
My Champagne Bar.
More Brie
A Cocktail
My Perfect Christmas Cocktail.
Crackers
My Cranberry Brie Turkey Crackers.
Shelf Life & Storage Tips
Cranberry Sauce
Refrigerate up to 3 days.
Leftover Brie
Refrigerate up to 3 days; rewarm at 350°F for 10 minutes.
Make Ahead
Wrap the brie up to 4 hours ahead and chill until baking.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I remove the rind?
No. It is edible and holds the cheese together.
Can I use canned cranberry sauce?
Yes, but homemade has the best flavor.
How long should it rest?
About 10 to 30 minutes so it is not too runny.
How many does it serve?
About 8.
Can I freeze it?
Freeze the wrapped, unbaked brie up to 1 month.
Final Thoughts
Baked brie is my favorite way to welcome guests during the holidays. With this in mind, I hope it becomes one of your favorite recipes to share with the people you love.
All things considered, simple food made with care is the heart of good hosting. If you make it, I would love to hear how you served it.
Erica A. Thomas
Founder of Eating With Erica
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