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Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio and Cranberry

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Betty Crocker Kitchens
Updated Apr 21, 2022
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Surprise your guests with this delicious appetizer, ideal for the holidays! Brie with caramelized onions, nuts and cranberry - a great spread to serve with crackers.

Brie with Caramelized Onions, Pistachio and Cranberry

  • Prep Time 15 min
  • Total 40 min
  • Servings 10
  • Ingredients 9
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Ingredients

  • 2 tablespoons butter or stick margarine*
  • 1 medium onion, cut into fourths and thinly sliced
  • 1/2 cup dried cranberries
  • 1 tablespoon packed brown sugar
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • Vegetable oil
  • 1 round (15 ounces) Brie cheese
  • 1/4 cup coarsely chopped pistachio nuts, slivered almonds or walnuts
  • Crackers, if desired

Instructions

  • Step 
    1
    Heat oven to 350°.
  • Step 
    2
    Melt butter in 10-inch skillet over medium heat. Cook onion in butter 10 minutes, stirring frequently. Stir in cranberries, brown sugar and vinegar. Cook about 5 minutes, stirring frequently, until mixture is thickened and caramelized.
  • Step 
    3
    Lightly brush ovenproof plate with oil. Place cheese on center of plate. Bake uncovered 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
  • Step 
    4
    Spoon onion topping over cheese. Sprinkle with nuts. Serve with crackers.

Nutrition

245 Calories
18g Total Fat
12g Protein
12g Total Carbohydrate

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving
Calories
245
Calories from Fat
160
Total Fat
18g
Saturated Fat
10g
Cholesterol
45mg
Sodium
470mg
Total Carbohydrate
12g
Dietary Fiber
3g
Protein
12g
% Daily Value*:
Iron
4%
4%
Exchanges:
1 Fruit; 1 Fat;
*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

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