Phyllo Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie is an easy appetizer 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.
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Baked Brie
With the holidays and 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 most 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 a pomegranate bourbon cocktail 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.
Want to make more than one appetizer? Then our holiday appetizer recipe roundup is for you!
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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 baked Brie 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. Brush with the reserved 1 Tablespoon butter.
- 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
Equipment
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
Brie Recipes
Ingredients
Ingredients for baked brie in phyllo
- 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 Recipe
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Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, from 1 (12 oz.) pkg.
- ½ cup Brandy or Cognac
- ½ cup hot pepper jelly
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ tsp. dried crushed dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 12 frozen phyllo sheets, thawed, from 1 (16 oz.) pkg.
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 35.2 ounces (8” diameter) Brie wheel
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Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
- In 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. Brush with the reserved 1 Tablespoon butter.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden. Let stand 30 minutes-1 hour.
- Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve with apple slices, grapes and crackers.
Notes
- 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
- 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
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
Party perfect just in time for the holidays. I know this would be a hit with my guests. Easy to make so it gets bonus points.
This baked brie is so creamy and delicious! We had a hard time sharing with our guests!
I made this baked brie over the weekend for my family and everyone loved it! I might make it again for Thanksgiving.
Thank you so much for sharing this amazing phyllo wrapped brandied cranberry baked brie recipe! Will surely have this again! It's really easy to make and it tasted so delicious! Highly recommended!
This looks absolutely delicious! I don't feel I have every had something like this! Will definitely be giving it a try!
We loved this baked brie and devoured it so fast! I am making it again today and I know it will be a hit. Love how easy this recipe is too!
Always a favorite of mine. Funny how I always wait to enjoy it around the holidays - I should make this anytime! 🙂 I love the added rosemary - mmm!
Wow, that is a showstopper recipe. We are having my inlaws over for the holidays, and they are big foodies and gourmet. This baked brie is what I was looking for. It looks incredible.
I've baked a whole brie wheel and served it with cranberry sauce but never done it inside pastry. It looks and sounds amazing. Going to add this to our Christmas menu!
Such a classically delicious recipe! I love the use of phyllo dough instead of the standard puff pastry! That extra crunch really adds another level of flavor to it! Thank you so much for sharing!
This looks so good!! During New Years Eve, me and my husband always go to our in laws house and we each bring an appetizer. This looks perfect to bring this year, thanks so much for the recipe!
Warm brie and jam is such a delightful appetizer. I love the idea of the candied cranberry for a seasonal touch. Looks SO good wrapped in the flaky phyllo too 🙂
This looks great! I've never though to add hot pepper jelly to baked brie before. I'll give it a try!
It's such a delicious flavor addition!
Warm Brie and jam together is delightful!
It will be delicious and perfect to take along!
Thank you! The phyllo makes it a little more elegant too!
You need to try this! It's so delicious with the phyllo dough pastry!
You will definitely impress them with this brie recipe!
Anytime is a good time for baked brie!
I'm so happy to hear that you are loving this recipe! Enjoy!
So happy to hear that everyone loved it!
This looks delicious and so pretty! I was wondering what you do with the 1 tablespoon of butter, that you say to reserve in step 3. I am assuming you'd brush it on the outside of the Philo dough after you wrap the brie before you bake it? But I wanted to know for sure.
Hi Janice, Yes, the reserved butter does get brushed on the phyllo dough before baking. Thanks so much for bringing that to my attention! I have updated the recipe. Happy Thanksgiving!
Oh my, this appetizer recipe looks amazingly delicious and very yummy! A perfect appetizer for this coming Thanksgiving festivity and Christmas! Loved it!
This is so good! I tried this and it’s like melting in my mouth! I love it!