Description
A sweet and savory holiday treat featuring a buttery maple cookie crust, creamy baked brie, and a topping of tart cranberries and crunchy pistachios.
Ingredients
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For the Crust:
- 1 1/2 cups crushed maple shortbread cookies
- 1/4 cup melted unsalted butter
- 8 oz wheel of brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp maple syrup
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves (optional)
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 350°F (175°C). Line an 8×8 inch baking pan with parchment paper.
- In a bowl, mix crushed maple cookies with melted butter until combined. Press firmly into the bottom of the pan to form an even crust.
- Scatter cubed brie evenly over the crust. Top with dried cranberries and chopped pistachios.
- Drizzle maple syrup over the top. Bake for 20-25 minutes, until brie is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes. Sprinkle with fresh thyme if using. Cut into bars and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.