Put this at the center of your next cheese board, and watch it disappear quickly as your guests dig in to warm cheese, topped with brandy, pomegranate, pistachios and drizzled with honey.
Creating a killer cheese board is all about having lots of variety. Having a hot-out-of-the-oven element is perfect for the holiday season. Try this melty pomegranate baked brie with pistachios and honey.
If we’re ever at a party together and you think you’ve lost me, look towards the cheese board. I’ll be the one with crackers loaded with cheese in both hands, doing a terrible job at anything resembling cool and hip.
Adding a hot, home cooked element to your cheese board is always fun. I went with a pomegranate baked brie because there is no such thing as too much baked brie. It’s a super simple recipe that basically involves pouring a splash of brandy over a wheel of brie, baking it for 12 minutes, then sprinkling on some pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and drizzling it with honey. It’s the perfect combination of cheesy/ savory/ and sweet.
1-2-3 Step by Step Guide to Making Pomegranate Baked Brie
1. Preheat the oven to 350 degrees.
Tear a roundish piece of parchment paper large enough to hold the Brie so that it comes partly up the sides of the cheese. Crumple the parchment into a ball then flatten it out again.
2. With a sharp knife, cut the top off of the round of Brie.
Place the Brie onto the parchment paper and then onto a baking sheet. Pour the brandy over the top. Bake in the oven for 12 minutes, or until the Brie is very soft and melty.
3. Remove the Brie from the oven.
Sprinkle with the pomegranate seeds and pistachios and drizzle with honey. Serve immediately.
Pomegranate Baked Brie Cheese
- Total Time: 17 minutes
- Yield: Serves 4
- Diet: Omnivore
Description
Warm brie, baked to perfection with brandy, then topped with pomegranate seeds, pistachios, and a drizzle of honey. Serve with crackers or baguette for a festive appetizer.
Ingredients
- 1 round Brie
- 0.5 tbsp brandy
- 2 tbsp pomegranate seeds
- 1 tbsp pistachios
- 1 tbsp honey
- Crackers or baguette
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F (177°C).
- Tear a roundish piece of parchment paper large enough to hold the Brie, extending partly up the sides.
- Crumple the parchment into a ball, then flatten it out.
- Cut the top off the Brie with a sharp knife.
- Place the Brie on the parchment paper, then on a baking sheet.
- Pour brandy over the Brie.
- Bake for 12 minutes at 350°F (177°C), or until the Brie is very soft and melty.
- Remove the Brie from the oven.
- Sprinkle with pomegranate seeds and pistachios.
- Drizzle with honey.
- Serve immediately.
Notes
- For a stronger brandy flavor, increase the amount to 1 tablespoon and let it sit on the brie for 5 minutes before baking.
- Toasted pistachios offer a more intense flavor; toast them in a dry pan for 2-3 minutes before sprinkling.
- Leftovers can be stored, covered, in the refrigerator for up to 2 days; reheat gently before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Oven-Baking
- Cuisine: French-Inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 20
- Saturated Fat: 12
- Unsaturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
- Cholesterol: 20
Frequently Asked Questions
What type of brandy should I use for the pomegranate baked brie?
You can use any good quality brandy that you enjoy drinking, as it will enhance the flavor of the baked brie.
Do I need to remove the rind from the brie before baking?
No, you should leave the rind on; it helps hold the cheese together and adds flavor.
Can I substitute the pistachios with another nut?
Yes, you can use walnuts or pecans if you prefer, but pistachios add a nice color and texture contrast.
