Creamy Whipped Brie With Cranberry Salsa Recipe

Name: Creamy Whipped Brie With Cranberry Salsa
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: Salsa; 2 cups fresh cranberries; 3 medium green onions, finely chopped; 1 small red jalapeno chile, seeded and minced; 6 tablespoons sugar; 1/4 teaspoon salt; 3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro; 1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice; 1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and finely minced fresh gingerroot; Whipped Brie; 3/4 lb brie cheese, room temperature; 8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature; 1/2 teaspoon black pepper; 1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of; cracker, of your choice

Servings: persons

Salsa
2 cups fresh cranberries
3 medium green onions, finely chopped
1 small red jalapeno chile, seeded and minced
6 tablespoons sugar
1/4 teaspoon salt
3 tablespoons minced fresh cilantro
1 1/2 tablespoons lemon juice
1 1/2 tablespoons peeled and finely minced fresh gingerroot
Whipped Brie
3/4 lb brie cheese, room temperature
8 ounces cream cheese, room temperature
1/2 teaspoon black pepper
1 teaspoon finely grated lemon, zest of
cracker, of your choice

1
To prepare the salsa: Pulse the cranberries in a food processor until very finely chopped.
2
Transfer to a bowl.
3
Stir in the green onions, jalapeno, sugar, salt, cilantro, lemon juice and ginger.
4
Cover and refrigerate at least 4 hours.
5
Stir occasionally.
6
To prepare the whipped brie: Remove the rind from the brie and put the cheese into a food processor with the cream cheese, pepper and lemon zest.
7
Process until nice and smooth.
8
Transfer to a serving bowl.
9
Cover and refrigerate.
10
(This can be made 24 hours in advance.) Bring to room temperature about 1 hour before serving.
11
Serve with crackers and the salsa on the side.

656

kcal

Calories

Fat

Carbs

Protein

Fat Carbs Protein

* Per serving · 4 servings · Values may vary.

Tips for the best results

Read through all the steps once before you start and measure out your ingredients first — it makes everything go more smoothly.
Taste as you go and adjust the seasoning before serving.
Avoid overcrowding the pan — cook in batches if needed for the best texture.
Let the dish rest for a few minutes before serving so the flavors settle.
Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge and enjoy within a few days.

Variations & substitutions

Brown sugar instead of white sugar adds a deeper, more caramel-like flavor.
Coconut cream is a reliable plant-based alternative to dairy cream.

No specific allergen information. Please check the ingredient list for possible allergens.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 15 ingredients. The key ingredients include: Salsa, 2 cups fresh cranberries, 3 medium green onions, finely chopped, 1 small red jalapeno chile, seeded and minced, and more.

Yes, Creamy Whipped Brie With Cranberry Salsa falls under the Snacks & Appetizers category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Keep refrigerated in an airtight container and enjoy within 1–2 days for the best freshness. Best served cold — no reheating needed.

That's it — enjoy your meal!

Creamy Whipped Brie With Cranberry Salsa

Tips for the best results

Variations & substitutions

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