Baked Brie with Honey, Pears and Cranberries
Creamy baked brie wheel draped with warm honey, fresh pear slices, and tart dried cranberries. The cheese softens to a gooey center while the fruit caramelizes slightly. Ready in under 25 minutes, this elegant appetizer works for entertaining or a simple dessert course with crusty bread.
Ingredients
Instructions
- 1
Preheat oven to 350°F.
- 2
Line a baking sheet with foil and place the entire brie wheel on it.
- 3
Surround the brie with sliced pears.
- 4
Drizzle honey over the brie, pears, and sheet.
- 5
Top the brie wheel with dried cranberries.
- 6
Bake until the brie is soft and gooey inside, 15-20 minutes.
- 7
Serve with toasted bread or other accompaniments of choice.
Tips
Watch carefully after 15 minutes—brie continues softening even after removal from oven.
Use a firm pear variety like Bosc or Anjou to prevent excessive softening.
Good to Know
Cover leftover brie and refrigerate up to 2 days. Reheat gently at 300°F for 5 minutes.
Assemble on foil-lined sheet up to 4 hours ahead. Refrigerate until ready to bake.
Transfer to a serving board or small platter with toasted bread, crackers, or cured meats alongside.
Common Mistakes
Overbake to avoid a brie that bursts and leaks onto the sheet.
Use cold pears to avoid turning to mush—room temperature or slightly firm slices hold shape best.
Skip the foil to avoid honey and cheese sticking directly to the baking sheet.