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    Home ยป Recipes ยป Holiday ยป Halloween ยป Baked Brie with Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds and Pepitas

    LAST UPDATED: October 3, 2018 โ€ข FIRST PUBLISHED: October 9, 2013 By Toni Dash 12 Comments

    Baked Brie with Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds and Pepitas

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    This elegant, taste-of-fall Baked Brie could not be a more simple or fantastic appetizer! Keep a secret? It can be whipped up in about 20 minutes. No one will ever know how easy it is!
    Baked Brie, Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds, Pepitas with knifeAlong with cooler weather comes more entertaining. Casual gatherings, dinner parties, holiday parties all prompt the need for innovative recipes featuring flavors of the season. Can I share a secret with you? The recipe I’m sharing today is THE easiest recipe you’ll find and delivers a big bang when entertaining:  Baked Brie with Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds and Roasted Pepitas.

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    If you were to look for ‘baked brie’ recipes you’ll find two types:  baked brie ‘en croute’ and baked brie. The former wraps the brie in puff pastry, or another pastry type wrapper when baking. The recipe I’m making today is the latter style, which bakes the cheese with toppings and no wrapper.

    Baked brie has to be one of the most versatile appetizer options available. It can be topped with any type of preserves and the flavors transform for the occasion. In this case I wanted something perfect for fall, which could be served anywhere from a Halloween party to a cocktail party.

    Baked Brie, Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds, Pepitas
    The Brie is baked only until it is soft and warm. True confessions? I love melted cheese so after cooking it perfectly and serving my guests, I stuck a little bit back in the oven for a few minutes to melt it! Delicious. When following the recipe however it will have more structure than my melted version above!

    The hardest part of the recipe? Carefully slicing off the top of the brie. Use a sharp knife and watch your fingers. The top of the cheese is not totally flat so go slowly and be sure to get the entire top layer removed. Other than that it’s a breeze.

    Pumpkin Butter is a soul-warming treat in the fall and this version folds in dark brown sugar, applesauce and maple sugar making it deep with flavor and perfect for everything from topping pancakes to spreading on toast. There is plenty leftover to use on other dishes (maybe oatmeal with pecans?). Adding to the baked brie brought a taste of autumn into the dish.

    A quick note on Marcona Almonds in case you are not familiar with them. They are imported from Spain and a different variety than the traditional almonds those in the U.S. are accustomed too. Marcona almonds are light in color, skinless when found in stores, bearing a flatter visual appearance, sweeter flavor and more delicate texture. They generally are purchased in oil and have a fantastic flavor perfect to combine with a dish such as this baked brie.

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    I’m sure once you try this recipe you’ll think of a thousand ways to change it up for the season!

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    Baked Brie, Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds, Pepitas with knife

    Baked Brie with Maple-Pumpkin Butter, Honey, Marcona Almonds and Pepitas

    Undoubtedly the simplest (and quickest) appetizer possible, made perfect for the season with freshly made Maple-Pumpkin butter, Marcona almonds and pepitas. Your guests won't stop talking about it!
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    Course: Appetizer
    Cuisine: American
    Prep Time: 10 minutes minutes
    Cook Time: 20 minutes minutes
    Total Time: 30 minutes minutes
    Servings: 8
    Calories: 141kcal
    Author: Toni Dash
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    Ingredients

    Ingredients for Maple-Pumpkin Butter:

    • 1 15-ounce can Pumpkin Puree (or 1 ¾ cups fresh pumpkin puree)
    • 1/3 cup granulated Sugar
    • 1/3 cup Dark Brown Sugar
    • ¼ cup Applesauce (naturally sweetened)
    • 2 ½ tablespoons Maple Syrup
    • ½ cup Water
    • 1/8 teaspoon Allspice
    • 1/8 teaspoon Nutmeg , ground
    • ¼ teaspoon Cinnamon , ground

    Ingredients for the Baked Brie:

    • 1 8-ounce wheel of Brie
    • 2 tablespoons Honey
    • ¼ cup Maple-Pumpkin butter
    • 2 tablespoons Marcona Almonds
    • 2 tablespoons Roasted Salted Pepitas (pumpkin seed kernels)

    Instructions

    Instructions for Maple-Pumpkin Butter:

    • Combine all ingredients in a medium saucepan over medium-low heat. Bring mixture to a simmer, stirring frequently.
    • Lower heat to low and allow to cook for 10 minutes, stirring often.
    • Remove from heat and spoon into a blender. Blend into a smooth puree. Allow to cool fully. Can be kept in a sealed container in the refrigerator for up to two weeks. Yield 2 cups.

    Instructions for the Baked Brie:

    • Preheat oven to 350 degrees. Place parchment paper in a baking sheet (note: dark colored baking sheets may require less baking time).
    • Carefully slice the top of brie off removing only the rind. Drizzle honey over the top. Spoon on Maple-Pumpkin Butter and spread to cover the top. Distribute the almonds and pepitas evenly over the top. Bake 8-10 minutes until the cheese is warmed and soft but not melted. Remove and serve.

    Notes

    The baked brie takes less than 20 minutes start to finish. The Maple-Pumpkin Butter takes approximately 30 minutes including cooling time.

    Nutrition

    Calories: 141kcal | Carbohydrates: 28g | Protein: 1g | Fat: 3g | Saturated Fat: 0g | Cholesterol: 0mg | Sodium: 14mg | Potassium: 94mg | Fiber: 0g | Sugar: 26g | Vitamin A: 485IU | Vitamin C: 0.9mg | Calcium: 25mg | Iron: 0.5mg
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    1. Windy says

      December 11, 2015 at 8:38 pm

      Crazy good. Simple to make, and it disappeared at our holiday party. Thank you for sharing.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        December 11, 2015 at 9:08 pm

        Your comment is complete serendipity. Please come back tomorrow. I think you’ll like what I’m posting!!

        Reply
    2. Tom @ Waegook Tom says

      November 03, 2013 at 9:48 am

      5 stars
      Ohmygod, this looks and sounds absolutely fantastic! The only baked cheese I’ve had before is Camembert, but I’m not a fan of it in either its baked or non-baked form. Baked brie? Sign me up! Can’t believe how easy it looks, too.

      Reply
    3. Betsy @ Desserts Required says

      October 13, 2013 at 8:07 pm

      My mouth is watering just looking at this recipe!!

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 13, 2013 at 8:20 pm

        Thank you Betsy. It really is delicious, and so easy!

        Reply
    4. Adri says

      October 10, 2013 at 12:29 am

      Oh my, well this is simply out of this world. I must have some. I adore Marcona almonds, and I can see how they would be a perfect match for the Pumpkin Butter and Baked Brie.

      Reply
      • Toni Dash says

        October 10, 2013 at 10:40 am

        It did not last long in my house, we’ll put it that way!

        Reply
    5. Sami says

      October 09, 2013 at 8:38 pm

      This looks great, like something you’d have at the wine bar. I’m going to try it!
      Thanks,
      Sami
      go-go-mountaingirl.com

      Reply
    6. Meeling says

      October 09, 2013 at 6:45 am

      Oh my! What’s not to love??? ๐Ÿ˜€

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 09, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        I agree Meeling. Completely.

        Reply
    7. Liz says

      October 09, 2013 at 5:42 am

      I love brie so creamy. Thank you.

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      • Toni Dash says

        October 09, 2013 at 9:02 pm

        I do too Liz and I love the texture added by the almonds and pepitas!

        Reply
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