Smokey Brie & Cranberry: The Grand Finale of 12 Days of Christmas Recipes 🎄
We’ve made it to Day 12 of the 12 Days of Christmas Recipes with the Big Green Egg, and we’re closing with an elegant holiday appetizer: Smokey Brie & Cranberry! This Brie and Cranberry Recipe is a crowd-pleaser, pairing creamy, smoky brie with a sweet and tangy cranberry sauce. Whether you're hosting a festive gathering or simply enjoying the holidays at home, this BBQ Smoked Brie Recipe will steal the show!
Ingredients:
- Brie Cheese – Medium-sized wheel
- Orange – 1
- Frozen Cranberries – 8 oz
- Sugar – ¾ cup
- Cranberry Juice – ½ cup
- Ground Cinnamon – ½ tsp
- Small Cast Iron Pan
Cooking Method:
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Prep the Big Green Egg (BGE):
- Use oak and hickory charcoal with cherry wood chips to add a sweet, smoky flavor.
- Preheat the BGE to 250°F using indirect heat.
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Prepare the Cheese:
- Slice the orange into 4 rounds and layer them at the bottom of the cast iron pan.
- Place the brie wheel on top of the orange slices.
- Place the pan on the BGE and heat until the cheese softens slightly (avoid fully melting).
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Make the Cranberry Sauce:
- In a small saucepan over low heat, soften the frozen cranberries.
- Add cranberry juice, ground cinnamon, and sugar. Simmer the mixture until it thickens to your desired consistency.
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Assemble & Serve:
- Remove the softened brie from the BGE and place it in the center of a charcuterie board.
- Pour the warm cranberry sauce over the top of the brie.
- Serve immediately with crackers or thinly sliced bread.
Pro Tips for the Big Green Egg 🥚
- Temperature Control: Maintain a steady 250°F for perfectly smoked brie. A thermometer or digital temp controller is a great accessory.
- Best Flavor: Use cherry wood chips for a sweet-smoky finish that complements the cranberries and brie.
- Indirect Heat Setup: Place the convEGGtor in your BGE to ensure indirect cooking and prevent the cheese from melting too quickly.
End your 12 Days of Christmas Recipes with the perfect combination of smoky, creamy, and sweet flavors. This Smokey Brie and Cranberry Recipe is the ultimate holiday appetizer and will leave your guests impressed and craving more! Whether it’s the smoky aroma or the delightful cranberry topping, this BBQ Smoked Brie Recipe is a holiday tradition in the making.
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