Description
A silky, spreadable cheese dip featuring creamy brie, bright cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday parties and gatherings.
Ingredients
- 8 oz (225 g) brie, rind mostly removed and cut into pieces
- 4 oz (115 g) cream cheese, room temperature
- 2–3 tbsp heavy cream (adjust for consistency)
- 1 tbsp maple syrup or honey
- 1/4 tsp fine sea salt, plus a pinch of black pepper
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, reserve a few tablespoons for topping
- 1/4 cup toasted shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- Optional: 1 tsp orange zest
Instructions
- Bring cream cheese to room temperature (about 20–30 minutes) and let brie sit 10–15 minutes.
- Pulse brie and cream cheese in a food processor until broken down, about 20–30 seconds.
- Add 2 tbsp heavy cream, maple syrup, salt, and pulse to combine.
- Scrape sides and pulse to silky smoothness. Add more cream if needed for a light, pipeable texture.
- Transfer to a serving bowl, smooth the top, spoon cranberry sauce over the center, and sprinkle with toasted pistachios and orange zest (if using).
- Chill 30 minutes to firm slightly, or serve right away at cool room temperature.
Notes
For the best texture, use room-temperature cream cheese and keep the brie slightly cooler. Trim most of the rind for a smoother spread, but leave some for flavor depth if desired.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 0 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Cold whipping
- Cuisine: American