Phyllo Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie is an easy baked Brie recipe with a cranberry brandy topping wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough. A hint of rosemary and Dijon with a touch of spice finish off this classic holiday appetizer.
Baked Brie Recipe
With Thanksgiving quickly approaching it's time to start thinking about what you will be serving your family and friends on my favorite of all holidays.
Want to impress? Not a problem! You came to the right place because here at Swirls we have a holiday baked brie that will definitely impress.
With just a few ingredients and a few minutes of prep time you can absolutely wow your guests and kick off the festivities with Phyllo Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie recipe.
Trust me when I say that this amazing appetizer will be the centerpiece of your holiday table this year.
This is not your typical ordinary baked Brie recipe folks! I’ve elevated it to a new level of gourmet! This is baked brie in phyllo!
Layers of phyllo dough caress the wheel of Brie. A brandied cranberry topping is accented with just a hint of rosemary, Dijon and a touch of spice.
Everyone will “oh and ah” over your amazing culinary talents, the beautiful presentation, not to mention how fabulously delicious your Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie is!
And Skinny Girl’s White Cranberry Cosmos is the perfect complement to serve along with. Garnish your cocktails with dried cranberries and orange peel and you will definitely wow them all!
Prefer sangria? Our holiday sangria is just what you’re looking for.
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Brie FAQ’s
Do you take the rind off Brie before baking?
It is best to remove the top rind of brie before baking.
Using a sharp knife cut horizontally across the top of the cheese, slicing off about 1/8-inch.
Be sure to keep the sides and bottom rind on the cheese so it holds it’s shape when baking.
However, the rind is edible so you don’t have to cut off the top rind if you choose not to.
Is Brie a healthy cheese?
Brie is lower in fat than most other cheeses and also is low in carbohydrates. This makes Brie a good choice when looking for a healthier cheese.
What jam goes with Brie?
Almost any sweet or savory jam will complement the mild flavor of Brie cheese.
How to make baked brie with jam
Scroll down for the full recipe instructions and ingredient amounts in the recipe card below
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
- In a microwave safe bowl combine cranberries and Brandy. Microwave 1-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in jelly, rosemary and Dijon. Let stand.
- Meanwhile, reserve 1 Tbs. melted butter. Place one phyllo sheet on prepared baking sheet; brush with melted butter to coat; top with one phyllo sheet. Repeat with remaining butter and phyllo sheets.
- Trim and discard rind from top of Brie. Place Brie, trimmed side up, in center of layered phyllo sheets. Spread cranberry mixture over top of Brie.
- Bring corners of dough up over Brie leaving center uncovered.
- Bake until pastry is golden. Let stand 30 minutes-1 hour.
- Transfer to a serving plate. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve with apple slices, grapes and crackers.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Can’t find hot pepper jelly? Just stir a few red pepper flakes into your favorite jelly or jam
- Prefer not to make this recipe with alcohol? Feel free to use grape juice instead!
- Fresh sprigs of rosemary make a beautiful presentation on your serving platter
Substitutions
- Substitute your favorite dried fruit for the cranberries, such as golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
- Make with apricot preserves in place of the hot pepper jelly
- Substitute red wine in place of the Brandy
What to serve with baked brie
- Delicious when served with apple slices or pear slices
- Serve with your favorite crackers
- Grapes are a delicious complement to a baked brie
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Ingredients for baked brie
- dried cranberries
- Brandy or Cognac
- hot pepper jelly
- fresh rosemary
- Dijon mustard
- frozen phyllo sheets
- butter
- Brie wheel
Easy Appetizer Recipes
I tend to go a bit overboard with my appetizers on Thanksgiving and serve upwards of twelve, yes twelve, appetizers! And yes, then there's dinner and dessert, and yes, I am exhausted at the end of the day! Here are a few of my favorite appetizer recipes that are always requested!
Oven-Baked Ravioli Bites With Balsamic Dipping Sauce is an easy recipe for a crowd-pleasing appetizer! Why deep fry in oil when you can bake in the oven and have your ravioli bites be so much healthier and even more delicious? Add a Balsamic Dipping Sauce and these ravioli bites will be the star of any party!
Spicy Nacho Stuffed Peppers are seasoned with taco seasoning and brimming with salsa, black beans, corn, avocado, jalapeno and cheesy goodness!
Get out your slow cooker for these Cranberry Sweet & Sour Meatballs. Simply put frozen meatballs in your favorite slow cooker, top with just a few ingredients and let them cook themselves. You’ll end up with amazingly saucy meatballs that your guests will go crazy over! Bet you can’t eat just one!
Bursting with cheesy goodness and a hint of spice, Creamy Corn and Black Bean Dip, served with tortilla chips or fresh veggie dippers, is a warm dip with a silky texture from a cream cheese and sour cream winning combination.
Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie is an easy baked Brie recipe with a cranberry brandy topping wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough. A hint of rosemary and Dijon with a touch of spice finish off this classic holiday appetizer.
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, from 1 (12 oz.) pkg.
- ½ cup Brandy or Cognac
- ½ cup hot pepper jelly
- 1 tsp. chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ tsp. dried crushed dried rosemary
- 1 tsp. Dijon mustard
- 12 frozen phyllo sheets, thawed, from 1 (16 oz.) pkg.
- 6 Tbs. butter, melted
- 1 35.2 oz. (8” diameter) Brie wheel
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Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
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In microwave safe bowl combine cranberries and Brandy. Microwave 1-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in jelly, rosemary and Dijon. Let stand.
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Meanwhile, reserve 1 Tbs. melted butter. Place one phyllo sheet on prepared baking sheet; brush with melted butter to coat; top with one phyllo sheet. Repeat with remaining butter and phyllo sheets.
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Trim and discard rind from top of Brie. Place Brie, trimmed side up, in center of layered phyllo sheets. Spread cranberry mixture over top of Brie.
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Bring corners of dough up over Brie leaving center uncovered.
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Bake 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden. Let stand 30 minutes-1 hour.
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Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve with apple slices, grapes and crackers.
Makes 12 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Can’t find hot pepper jelly? Just stir a few red pepper flakes into your favorite jelly or jam
- Prefer not to make this recipe with alcohol? Feel free to use grape juice instead!
- Delicious when served with apple slices or pear slices
- Serve with your favorite crackers
- Fresh sprigs of rosemary make a beautiful presentation on your serving platter
Substitutions
- Substitute your favorite dried fruit for the cranberries, such as golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
- Make with apricot preserves in place of the hot pepper jelly
- Substitute red wine in place of the Brandy
First Published: November 19, 2013... Last Updated: September 30, 2021 for better readability and user experience
Hi Gwynne, this is Fran from G'day Souffle'. I saw your recipe from a link from the Creekside Cook. This dish would definitely dress up any Thanksgiving table and help to diverge from the usual 'ho hum' dishes we are used to at Thanksgiving (although I still love the old standard recipes)!
Hi Fran, yes, the standard baked Brie standby is always delicious but wrapping it in phyllo definitely takes it to a new impressive level! Happy Thanksgiving!
how do you take the top coating off the brie for the philo wrapped brandied cranberry brie? I always gouge large pieces off & know there has to be an improved way. help, please & thanks for any suggestions
Hi Ann, I use a sharp knife and cut horizontally across the top of the Brie wheel, slicing about 1/8-inch off of the entire top of the cheese. I hope this helps! Happy Cooking and Savor The Moments, GG