Baked Brie with Caramelized Pecans

Miss Erin's Note:

A good winter appetizer or movie snack.

• Total Time: 30 mins
• Prep Time: 5 mins
• Cook Time: 25 mins

Ingredients:

Servings: 8

• 1 (8 ounce) package brie cheese (with rind)
• ¼ cup sour cream
• 2 tablespoons packed brown sugar
• 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
• 2 teaspoons butter

Directions:

1. Heat oven to 350F degrees.
2. Spray a small ovenproof dish with nonstick cooking spray.
3. Place the Brie in this dish.
4. Spread sour cream over brie as though frosting a cake.
5. Sprinkle top with brown sugar, then with pecans.
6. Dot top with butter.
7. Bake until cheese is very soft to the touch, 15-18 minutes.
8. Increase heat to 425F and bake 5 minutes longer.
9. Brie will be starting to melt on the bottom and the sugar will be bubbling on the top.
10. Serve with bread, sliced apples and crackers.

Reviews

[CollegeChef21]

I decided to make this appetizer for a girls' night at my house and it was a huge hit! I put the ingredients together in a baking dish and left it covered in the refrigerator until I was ready to bake it. No one had tried this before and it was gone before I had a chance to grab seconds! I used more pecans than suggested - I kept adding until the top was completely covered - then added more brown sugar as well. I will definitely make this again! Very easy and very classy.

[KPD]

Can't believe I haven't reviewed this yet! I've probably made this 5 times in the last 2 years for parties, Thanksgiving, etc. Everyone always loves this! It's so easy to put together and had a nice WOW factor. I always serve with crackers and apple slices. Nice change from the usual brie with preserves.

[Emily C]

really good... but take care to not eat it straight out of the oven as it will burn the roof of your mouth! two days later i'm still uncomfortable! oops! i also added craisins. a nice alternative to my usual brie topping: orange ginger preserves (which is also delicious).