🍠 Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberry & Pecans
📖 Description
These Sweet Potato Rounds with Brie, Cranberry & Pecans are the perfect festive appetizer or side dish! The natural sweetness of roasted sweet potatoes pairs beautifully with creamy, gooey brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy toasted pecans. They’re bite-sized, elegant, and simple to prepare—making them a holiday favorite or a crowd-pleasing party snack.
📝 Ingredients
- 2 medium sweet potatoes, sliced into 1 cm (½ inch) rounds
- 2 tablespoons olive oil
- 150 g (5 oz) brie cheese, sliced
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ⅓ cup pecans, toasted and roughly chopped
- 1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
- Salt & black pepper, to taste
👩🍳 Instructions
- Prepare the Sweet Potatoes:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Arrange sweet potato rounds on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
- Brush with olive oil, and season lightly with salt and pepper.
- Roast:
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, flipping halfway, until tender and slightly golden.
- Add the Brie:
- Remove tray from oven and top each round with a slice of brie.
- Return to oven for 3–4 minutes, just until cheese begins to melt.
- Finish with Toppings:
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce on top of each cheesy round.
- Sprinkle with toasted pecans and thyme leaves.
- Serve Warm:
- Arrange on a platter and serve immediately while gooey and delicious.
🍴 Servings
- Makes about 16–18 rounds (serves 6–8 as an appetizer).
📊 Nutritional Information (per 2 rounds, approx.)
- Calories: 160
- Protein: 4g
- Fat: 9g
- Carbs: 15g
- Fiber: 2g
- Sugar: 6g
💡 Notes & Tips
- Use uniformly sliced rounds so they cook evenly.
- For extra flavor, drizzle with a touch of honey or balsamic glaze before serving.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or candied nuts for a sweeter crunch.
- Make-ahead tip: Roast sweet potatoes ahead, then reheat and assemble with brie and toppings just before serving.
🌱 Health Benefits
- Sweet potatoes are rich in fiber, beta-carotene, and vitamin A for healthy vision and immunity.
- Brie cheese adds calcium and protein.
- Cranberries bring antioxidants that support urinary tract and heart health.
- Pecans provide healthy fats and help keep you full.
- ❓ Q & A
Q1: Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes! Roast the sweet potato rounds in advance, then reheat and add brie/toppings before serving.
Q2: Can I use another cheese?
Definitely—goat cheese, camembert, or even sharp cheddar would taste great.
Q3: How do I keep them from getting soggy?
Don’t overload with cranberry sauce, and serve immediately after assembly.
Q4: Can I make it nut-free?
Yes, just omit pecans or replace with pumpkin seeds or sunflower seeds.
Q5: Are these good cold?
They’re best warm when the brie is melty, but they can be enjoyed at room temperature too.