Easy Cranberry Compote with Brie: A Festive Appetizer
This easy recipe combines creamy Brie cheese with a sweet and tangy homemade cranberry compote, all served on crisp baguette slices. It's a perfect festive appetizer for any gathering.
Equipment
- Small Pot
- Small Bowl
- Sharp knife
- Baking sheet
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 small wheel Brie Cheese
- ½ Cup Cranberries fresh, chopped very fine
- 1 Orange zested and juiced
- 3 tablespoon Maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon cornstarch
- ¼ C water
- 1 small Baguette
Instructions
Cranberry Compote with Brie Appetizer
- Combine cranberries, orange juice, and zest in a small pot and bring to a simmer; then add maple syrup and continue simmering.
- In a separate small bowl, whisk together cornstarch and water until a smooth mixture forms.
- Gradually stir the cornstarch mixture into the cranberry compote, spoon by spoonful, allowing it to thicken into a syrupy consistency, then cool.
- Slice the baguette into ¼ inch thick pieces.
- Cut the brie cheese into ¼ inch slices that fit the baguette, noting that the rind is edible.
- Arrange the baguette slices topped with brie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake at 350°F for 5-8 minutes until the cheese is soft and slightly melted.
- Remove from the oven and top each toast with a dollop of the cooled cranberry compote.
- Serve the appetizer warm or at room temperature.
Notes
This festive appetizer is perfect for holiday gatherings. The sweet and tangy cranberry compote perfectly complements the creamy brie. You can prepare the compote ahead of time.