Brie and Cranberry-Orange Spread with Toasted Almonds

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A creamy, sweet-tart spread that pairs perfectly with crusty bread and crackers, featuring the classic holiday flavors of cranberry and orange. This American-inspired holiday recipe, ready in about 30 minutes, pairs Brie cheese, fresh cranberries, orange juice for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 180 calories and feeds 8, so it slots cleanly into a weekly meal plan and pairs well with a quick salad or grain on the side. Tap "Plan a meal with the AI" below to drop this recipe into your week and send the ingredients straight to Instacart. Nutrition values are approximate, calculated from USDA FoodData Central (fdc.nal.usda.gov) — verify against ingredient labels for any health-driven dietary plan.

Prep: 20 min Cook: 10 min Serves 8 American cuisine 180 cal/serving
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Instructions

  1. Step 1: In a small saucepan, combine 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, 1/4 cup orange juice, and 2 tbsp honey over medium heat. Simmer for 8-10 minutes until cranberries burst and mixture thickens, stirring occasionally.
  2. Step 2: Remove from heat, let cool slightly, then transfer to a blender and blend until smooth. Return to saucepan and reheat gently over low heat for 2 minutes until warm.
  3. Step 3: Place 8 oz Brie cheese (rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes) in a shallow bowl, pour warm cranberry-orange sauce over it, and gently stir to coat. Let stand at room temperature for 15 minutes to meld flavors.
  4. Step 4: Stir in 1/4 cup chopped toasted almonds, transfer to serving bowl, and garnish with 1/4 cup sliced almonds and 1/4 cup dried cranberries.

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