Native American-Style Baked Brie with Maple Glaze
A modern twist on traditional brie, featuring a sweet maple glaze and cranberry compote for a balanced, earthy flavor. This Native American-inspired quick recipe, ready in about 35 minutes, pairs brie cheese, maple syrup, butter for a weeknight-friendly dinner that comes together with one pan and minimal cleanup. Each serving lands at about 280 calories and feeds 6, 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.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel (8 oz) brie cheese
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1/4 cup crushed pecans
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp, chopped fresh thyme
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Instructions
- Step 1: Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Wrap brie in parchment paper and place on a baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes until soft and golden.
- Step 2: In a small bowl, mix maple syrup, butter, and thyme. Spread over the warmed brie.
- Step 3: Top with cranberry sauce and pecans. Serve warm with a side of crusty bread.







