Description
This delicious baked brie topped with maple pecans is perfect for entertaining or enjoying as a cozy treat.
Ingredients
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- 8 ounces wheel Brie cheese
- 2/3 cup pecan halves
- 1/4 cup brown monk fruit/allulose
- 2 tablespoons heavy cream
- 2 tablespoons butter
- 1 tablespoon sugar-free maple syrup
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1 pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350°F.
- Add the brie (do not remove the outer rind) to a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for 15 minutes.
- While the brie is baking, add the pecans to a dry saucepan and allow to toast over medium low heat for 2-3 minutes or until fragrant. Remove the pecans and set them aside.
- Increase the heat to medium low, then add the sweetener, sugar-free maple syrup, butter, ground cinnamon and salt and stir.
- Bring to a gentle simmer, then pour in the heavy cream and allow to simmer for 1-2 minutes or until slightly thickened, whisking often.
- Add the pecans back in and toss in the mixture.
- Once the brie is ready, transfer it to your serving plate and spoon the pecans and maple sauce over the top, then serve warm.
Notes
- This dish pairs wonderfully with crackers or fresh fruit.
- Make sure not to remove the rind of the Brie cheese before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Bake
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/4 of brie and topping
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 30g
- Saturated Fat: 15g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 8g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg