Cherry-Brandy Baked Brie

Total Time Prep/Total Time: 20 min.
Yield 8 servings
Test Kitchen Approved
No one will believe this impressive cherry brandy appetizer is so easy to make. You can substitute dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries and apple juice for the brandy. —Kevin Phebus, Katy, Texas

Ingredients

  • 1 round (8 ounces) Brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup dried cherries
  • 1/2 cup chopped walnuts
  • 1/4 cup packed brown sugar
  • 1/4 cup brandy or unsweetened apple juice
  • French bread baguette, sliced and toasted or assorted crackers

Directions

  1. Preheat oven to 350°. Place cheese in a 9-in. pie plate. Combine cherries, walnuts, brown sugar and brandy; spoon over cheese.
  2. Bake 15-20 minutes or until cheese is softened. Serve with baguette.

Nutrition Facts

1 each: 210 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 28mg cholesterol, 182mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (12g sugars, 1g fiber), 7g protein.

No one will believe this impressive cherry brandy appetizer is so easy to make. You can substitute dried cranberries or apricots for the cherries and apple juice for the brandy. —Kevin Phebus, Katy, Texas
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