Shelly's Recipe

CRANBERRY RUM BRIE

Category: Cheese

2 tbsp packed brown sugar
1 tsp rum extract
1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
1/8 tsp nutmeg
1 (8 oz) round Brie Cheese
2 tbsp chopped pecans
Assorted crackers or gingersnaps

In a small bowl, combine first 4 ingredients, stirring to blend. Scrap or cut off the top rind of the cheese, leaving 1/4 inch edge by scoring or making a circle on top 1/4 inch from the edge with a small knife.

Using a tsp, simply scrape off the top of the rind, exposing the cheese. Top brie with cranberry mixture and sprinkle with pecans. Bake at 500 for 5 minutes or until cheese is softened.

Using a large spatula, place brie round on serving plate and surround with crackers and gingersnaps.