Cranberry Pistachio Baked Brie

When it comes to holiday entertaining, a beautiful appetizer doesn’t have to be complicated! This Cranberry Pistachio Baked Brie is an easy, elegant addition to your Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, or Christmas spread. Featuring creamy, melted brie topped with a sweet and tangy homemade cranberry sauce, crunchy pistachios, and fresh orange zest, every bite is the perfect balance of savory, sweet, and tart.

The secret to this festive holiday appetizer? Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Cranberries! Frozen at peak ripeness to help preserve their flavor and nutrients, they’re an easy way to bring bright, fresh cranberry flavor to your holiday recipes. Simmered with honey, water, and orange zest, they transform into a delicious cranberry topping that pairs beautifully with warm, gooey brie.

Whether you’re hosting Thanksgiving dinner, planning a Friendsgiving gathering, or putting together a Christmas appetizer board, this baked brie is guaranteed to be a crowd-pleaser. Serve it warm with crackers, toasted baguette slices, crisp green apples, and juicy red grapes for an easy holiday appetizer everyone will gather around.

Why You’ll Love This Cranberry Baked Brie

• Perfect for holiday entertaining: An elegant yet effortless appetizer for Thanksgiving, Friendsgiving, Christmas parties, and holiday gatherings.
• Sweet and tangy cranberry topping: Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Cranberries create a delicious homemade cranberry sauce with honey and fresh orange zest.
• Creamy and crunchy: Melted brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios make an irresistible combination of textures.
• Easy to prepare: With just a few simple ingredients and minimal prep time, this baked brie comes together in about 25 minutes.
• Beautiful presentation: Festive red cranberries, green pistachios, and bright orange zest make this appetizer a stunning addition to any holiday table.

Ingredients You’ll Need

• 2 cups Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Cranberries
• 1/2 cup honey
• 1/2 cup water
• zest of one orange, divided
• 1 wheel brie
• 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
• (crackers, baguette, green apples, red grapes, jar of honey for serving)

INSTRUCTIONS

1. Preheat oven to 375°F.
2. Add frozen cranberries, honey, water, and half of the orange zest to a medium saucepan. Bring to a boil over high heat.
3. Reduce heat to medium-low and simmer for 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries soften and the sauce thickens.
4. Meanwhile, line a baking sheet with parchment paper or foil. Place the brie in the center and bake for approximately 10 minutes, until melted and just beginning to ooze around the edges.
5. Transfer the baked brie to a serving platter. Spoon cranberry sauce over the top.
6. Sprinkle with chopped pistachios and the remaining orange zest. Drizzle with additional honey, if desired.
7. Serve immediately with crackers, baguette slices, green apples, and red grapes.

Make More with Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Cranberries

At Stahlbush Island Farms, we’re passionate about growing delicious, high-quality produce using sustainable farming practices. Family-owned and sustainably farming since 1985, we grow and freeze our fruits and vegetables at peak ripeness to help preserve their flavor and nutrients.

Our Frozen Cranberries make holiday cooking and baking easy, whether you’re preparing homemade cranberry sauce, festive desserts, seasonal drinks, or savory holiday appetizers like this Cranberry Pistachio Baked Brie.

Looking for more holiday recipe inspiration? Explore more delicious recipes featuring Stahlbush Island Farms Frozen Fruits and Vegetables at stahlbush.com.