Brie with Cranberry Mandarin Topping

Cranberry Mandarin Topping: In bowl, combine cranberry sauce, mandarins and cinnamon.

Cut off top rind of Brie, if desired. Place Brie on baking sheet; spread with topping. Bake in 350°F (180°C) oven for 5 to 10 minutes or until cheese is softened.

Additional information :

Variations
Brie With Sweet And Nutty Topping: Omit Cranberry Mandarin Topping. Stir together 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped toasted pecans, 2 tbsp (25 mL) packed brown sugar, 2 tbsp (25 mL) dried cherries or raisins (optional) and 1 tbsp (15 mL) whisky; spread over Brie and bake.

Brie With Hazelnut Pear Topping: Omit Cranberry Mandarin Topping. Stir together 1/2 very ripe pear, chopped, 1/4 cup (50 mL) chopped hazelnuts, 1 tbsp (15 mL) packed brown sugar and 1 tsp (5 mL) Hazelnut liqueur; spread over Brie and bake.

Brie With Red Pepper Topping: Omit Cranberry Mandarin Topping. Stir together 1/3 cup (75 mL) red pepper jelly and 2 tbsp (25 mL) diced sweet red pepper; spread over Brie and bake.

Brie With Fruit Chutney Topping: Omit Cranberry Mandarin Topping. Spread 1/3 cup (75 mL) fruit chutney over Brie and bake.

Brie With Strawberry Topping: Omit Cranberry Mandarin Topping. Stir together 1/2 cup (125 mL) chopped strawberries, 2 tbsp (25 mLl) white wine or vermouth, and 1tbsp (15 mL) chopped fresh mint (optional); spread over Brie and bake.

Substitution: If a pear is not available for Hazelnut Pear Topping, use 2 canned pear halves, patted dry and chopped.