This is one of my greatest secret weapons for gatherings. It looks fantastic, you don't need to use an expensive brie for this, it's adaptable to your taste, it takes minutes to make, and it's an absolute and total crowd pleaser! The flavour combination is a killer: creamy brie with the warm nuttiness of pecans, sweetness from maple syrup and juicy pops of pomegranate. Normally brie served like this is baked, but you can't tell the difference between baking and microwaving!
Recipe by Nagi | RecipeTin Eats on December 21, 2016
Prep time: PT2M
Cook time: PT1M
Total time: PT3M
Rating
4.95 stars (19 reviews)
Ingredients
1 (250 g / 8 oz) whole brie ((Note 1))
1/4 cup roughly chopped pecans (, roasted (Note 2))
1/4 cup pomegranate seeds
1/4 cup maple syrup
Categories
Starter
Steps
Unwrap brie and place on a small microwave-proof plate with a rim (so maple syrup doesn't go everywhere).
Microwave on high for 1 minute 15 seconds, or until the brie is very soft when you prod the centre. Watch the brie as you microwave it - if it starts to puff up too much (i.e. risk of bursting), turn microwave off and leave brie inside - residual heat will continue to melt it.
Top with pecans, pomegranate seeds and maple syrup. Serve immediately with crackers of choice (choose ones suitable for scooping). I serve this with a spoon and/or small pate knife.
Nutitrion
Serving Size: 44 g
Calories: 147 kcal
Carbohydrates: 7.1 g
Protein: 6.8 g
Fat: 10.5 g
Saturated Fat: 5.6 g
Cholesterol: 31 mg
Sodium: 197 mg
Sugar: 6.1 g
Reviews
Maisie on 2022-12-24 (5 stars): Made this twice this year. Both times a resounding hit. Guests are amazed how simple and delicious it is.
Diane M on 2020-01-04 (5 stars): We made this for our 2020 New Year’s Eve and it was delicious! We will definitely be making it again.
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Susan on 2019-12-23 (5 stars): Made this last night with pomegranate seeds sold in a cup, candied pecans, and ginger maple syrup, all from Traders Joe's. So yummy! Ever since I stumbled across your website, you have inspired me to cook again for my family. Everything made so far has been 5 stars. Thank you!! Merry Christmas!!
Palee Holdsworth on 2019-01-11 (5 stars): I just served this at my office morning tea and it was a hit! Dangerously easy to scoop up with crackers and the maple syrup gave it a nice sweetness. Shared recipe with a few colleagues already!
Ruth Keall on 2018-12-28 (5 stars): You are so right, no-one would know it wasn’t baked.
This was very good and simple, thanks again for all your great recipes.
Georgina Liebenberg on 2018-12-27 (5 stars): only one word< Delicious
Had no ides that are different to the old regular starters.
Made this fantastic Baked Brie, and had compliments coming from around the table!!!
Thank you, for all the yummies!!!!
Matt on 2018-12-22 (5 stars): YAY! I am so excited to make the Festive Brie to take to the 'family' get together! Fast, beautiful and delicious....PERFECT for us!
Happy Holidays to you and DOZER!!
Carol on 2017-12-25 (5 stars): Call it Breezy Brie !! as its such a breeze to make.... I did this with roasted cherries and walnuts with sprigs of rosemary..
