Baked Brie w/ Cranberry Relish & Figs


I make extra cranberry relish during the holidays so I can have leftovers for recipes like this.

I love it best on grilled cheese, so why not swipe some on top of a wheel of brie or camembert?

I used to make a version with honey mustard and pistachios back in the 80's. This is one of the few recipes I use my microwave for.

You can assemble it ahead of time, then plop in the nuke for 45 seconds and you have a great holiday appetizer.

Slice off a thin layer of the top rind of the cheese.

Spread with some cranberry relish. Here is my tried and true recipe (click on link).

I topped mine with chopped dried figs, chopped pistachios and walnuts.
Top with some orange zest.

Place in the middle of a microwave safe plate and nuke for 30-45 seconds. You can keep reheating this as you go.

Serve with apples or crackers.


I could eat the whole thing.

Comments

Velva said…
Love it! Brie with cranberry relish and figs...delightful! Thanks for sharing.

Happy Holidays to you.

Velva
Ciao Chow Linda said…
It looks inviting, Stacey. I make something similar at Christmas too, and it's always one of the first things to go.
Kboat said…
Baked Brie-I agree, it is always the first to go and SO GOOD! I am a bit tired of my old version too so I love getting a new idea. Yours is prettier than mine! (My old Southern Living recipe calls for 5 Tablespoons of bourbon. I wonder how many fifths of bourbon I have used making this recipe)! Add cranberries to the grocery list.