Hello 2017 Holiday Potlucks!

I’ll be here over the next few weeks posting my easy go-to recipes for those needing fun, festive items to bring to a holiday potluck. Let me introduce you to this easy, crowd pleasing, Christmas inspired brie.

This week, I attended a corporate potluck party that consisted of decorating, boozy nutmylk drinks and of course holiday snacks. My contribution: This holiday inspired ooey-gooey, Christmas colored brie. Did I mention you can prep this the day before. All you need is a microwave to reheat in the next day.

Pomegranate and Cranberry Brie

Shopping List

1. Wheel of brie (I used a larger Costco sized one)
2. 1 cup frozen cranberries
3. 1/4 cup water
4. 1 tsp ground cloves
5. 1 tsp ground nutmeg
6. 1 tsp ground cardamon
7. 1 tsp ground cinnamon
8. 2 tbsp coconut sugar + 1/8 cup coconut sugar
9. Pomegranate seeds
10. Rosemary sprigs, cut in 3″-4″ pieces

Prep: Cranberry Glaze

1. Combine frozen berries and 1/4 water in small skillet. Warm over medium heat.
2. Stir occasionally. As sauce thickens to desired consistency, add spices and 2 tbsp coconut sugar. Reduce heat to simmer and thicken sauce.

Prep: Sugared Rosemary Garnish

1. Pour about 1/8 cup coconut sugar on small plate
2. Take pre-cut rosemary sprigs and wet, shake off excess water
3. Roll rosemary sprigs in coconut sugar, set aside and repeat

Pomegranate and Cranberry Brie

1. Place wheel of brie on microwave friendly serving plate. Heat in oven for about 90 seconds (until the top is soft).
2. Top with warm cranberry glaze (re-heat if made in advance).
3. Garnish with pomegranate seeds and sugared rosemary.
4. Serve with your favorite crisps and holiday boozy nutmylk!