This Maple Pecan Baked Brie is the appetizer that you’ll want to save in favourites for this holiday season. Creamy baked brie topped with toasted pecans tossed maple syrup. Serve it with crackers or crisp pieces of baguette bread.

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Make this amazing appetizer this fall! Honestly, this is so good, you won’t be able to stop eating…lol. If you have any parties or get togethers coming up this fall, this is what you should be making. It’s easy to make and only uses three ingredients! Serve it alongside the Easy Charcuterie Board for a fancy night in with your family for friends.

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What is This Appetizer Like

• Difficulty – This is a pretty straightforward appetizer to make. It only requires three ingredients, but it has to be made fresh before serving. This is not a make ahead appetizer.
• Taste – These flavours go so well together. A creamy cheese topped with a sweet maple pecan topping. Perfect for holidays.
• Serving – This recipe will easily serve about eight people as an appetizer with drinks or a before dinner nibble.

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Ingredients

• Brie cheese wheel – This appetizer uses a Brie cheese wheel. You will easily find this in the dairy section of most supermarkets.
• Pecans – This recipe uses about 1/2 cup of pecans cut in half and toasted. It’s important to toast the pecans to get the best flavour.
• Maple syrup – Use maple syrup and not pancake syrup for this recipe. Yes, I know it’s expensive, but it’s necessary to achieve the best results.

NOTE, The full recipe and ingredient list can be found at the end of the post in the recipe card.

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Instructions

1. Preheat oven – Preheat oven to 350 degrees F/180 degrees C. Place the Brie cheese wheel in a deep sided baking dish and place in the oven between 30 – 40 minutes.
2. Toast pecans – While the cheese is baking, prepare the topping. Half the pecans and toast them in a skillet for about 3 – 4 minutes. Be careful not to burn them. Remove hem from the heat and set aside.
3. Heat maple syrup – Heat the maple syrup in a small saucapan or skillet over medium heat. Bring it to a bubble about 2 minutes. Add the toasted pecans and stir to coat well. Remove from heat.
4. Top cheese and serve – Remove the cheese from the oven. Transfer to a serving plate and top with the maple pecans. Serve with crackers or crispy baguette bread.

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Recipe Tips

• Toasting pecans – It’s important to toast the pecans for this recipe. It’s brings so much extra flavour. Be careful when toasting the pecans so you don’t burn them. As soon as you can start to smell them toasting, they are done!
• Cooking maple syrup – Only heat this for about 2 minutes. Any longer and it will start to crystallise and become hard.
• Cook just before serving – This is a make and serve appetizer. It needs to be served as soon as it’s assembled for best results.

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Substitutions

• Brie cheese – You could also use Camembert cheese, Goat cheese or Feta cheese. All of those varieties bake really well.
• Pecans – Although pecans work fantastic for this dish, you could use walnuts or pistachios.

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Serving

This is a fantastic Appetizer to serve alongside Thanksgiving, Christmas or any other fall or winter celebration. If you’re looking for some serving suggestions, I’ve listed a few for you here below.

• Caramelized Onion & Goat Cheese Tarts
• Bacon Wrapped Dates with Pecans
• Fresh Tomato Bruschetta
• Spanish Serrano Ham Brushcetta
• Easy Charcuterie Board
• Cranberry & Pistachio Goat Cheese Ball

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Frequently Asked Questions

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