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Keto Baked Brie

Net Carbs:0.9g
Published:11/16/20Updated:12/02/21
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This Keto Baked Brie served with homemade cranberry sauce is a low-carb holiday favorite. Prepared, baked, and served in just 30 minutes, this easy appetizer dish is nut-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and is the perfect addition to your holiday menu.

This recipe post is being shared in partnership with Lakanto.

angled shot of baked brie with nut-free crackers, celery, a bowl of olives, and a bowl of blue berries on a serving board atop a marble kitchen counter

Be sure to read through the blog post for the answers to frequently asked questions before you move on to the recipe card and begin making this recipe. You will find step-by-step photos within the blog post (located above the recipe card) that will help you to successfully make this baked brie recipe.

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Holiday recipe for keto baked brie and sugar-free cranberry sauce

If you’ve never heated up brie cheese before, you’re going to love trying this recipe out. Brie is a delicious and low-carb cheese that is full of flavor and, what makes it really stand out, is the melty texture, which is amplified when it’s baked.

This recipe for baked brie features a homemade sugar-free cranberry sauce that is sweetened with monk fruit sweetened, a keto-friendly sweetener that contains 0 grams of net carbs.

overhead shot of baked brie with nut-free crackers, celery, a bowl of olives, and a bowl of blue berries on a serving board atop a marble kitchen counter

Keto baked brie with cranberry sauce FAQs

Before you begin making this recipe, read over the answers to these commonly asked questions and look through the step-by-step instruction photos.

What ingredient substitution options are there?

  • Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener: You can use Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, powdered monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve at a 1:1 ratio. Alternatively, you can also use Lakanto Maple-Flavored Syrup, which will help the consistency of the cranberry sauce to remain the same once slightly cooled. Liquid stevia or powdered stevia should work here, but because every brand of stevia is quite different, I cannot make suggestions on exactly how much you should use. If you do decide to use stevia, especially if it’s pure stevia (no other ingredients), start with a VERY small amount, taste test, and then add more from there.
  • Whole Cardamom Pods: If you don’t have these, no problem as they are optional. You can simply omit this ingredient.
  • Orange Zest: Zest from a lemon, lime, or grapefruit will work just fine here.
  • Fresh Rosemary: This can be omitted if you do not have any on-hand or do not want to use it.

Where can monk fruit sweetener be purchased?

I purchase my monk fruit sweetener from Lakanto’s website and have it delivered to my home. If you want to do this, you can use discount code REALBALANCED at checkout for 20% OFF your Lakanto order.

If you’d prefer to not order online and, instead, purchase monk fruit sweetener in a store, many grocery stores, especially specialty stores and Costco, carry Lakanto monk fruit sweetener products.

I can only find brie cheese in 10 oz or 12 oz. Can I use that?

Yes! And, this actually shouldn’t change the net carb content. It will, however, increase the overall calorie, fat, and protein content, so keep that in mind.

If you end up using more brie, you shouldn’t need to increase the amount of cranberry sauce. The original recipe should yield enough.

Should the rind of the brie cheese be removed before baking?

No, it doesn’t need to be. The rind is not only edible and has a delicious flavor, but it also will help the baked brie to not become too melty and messy when warmed.

Can this dish be made in advance and served later?

The final dish is best served hot directly from the oven. If you want to prep in advance, you can prepare the cranberry sauce up to 3 days before serving and reheat slightly until melted again before putting on top of the brie and baking.

Can I add more toppings in addition to the cranberry sauce?

Absolutely! The final net carb content per serving is extremely low for this recipe, so adding additional low-carb toppings are a great idea.

  • Drizzle of Lakanto Maple-Flavored Syrup
  • Small pieces of walnuts, crushed pistachios, or slivered almonds (if you do not have a nut allergy)
  • Warmed and mashed fresh blueberries or raspberries

What should be served alongside the baked brie?

This brie would be perfect for a holiday cheese plate. These are my favorite things to serve with it:

  • Low-Carb Crackers (if you need a nut-free recipe, try these Nut-Free Keto Crackers)
  • Celery sticks
  • Cucumber sticks
  • Green and/or black olives
  • Prosciutto

How many net carbs are in each serving?

Each serving contains 0.9 grams of net carbs. 1 serving is equivalent to one slice of brie and about 2 tbsp of cranberry sauce.

This recipe yields 8 servings in total. To get 8 servings, cut brie across both vertically and horizontally (will yield 4 slices), then 2 diagonal cuts (to yield 8 slices).

The full nutrition information for this recipe, including calorie content, total carbs, protein, and fat per serving, is listed in the nutrition label located below the recipe instructions within the recipe card.

What diets is this recipe compliant with?

  • Keto and Low-Carb: One serving contains just 0.9 grams of net carbs, making this a great keto-friendly appetizer recipe.
  • Grain-Free and Gluten-Free: This baked brie is both grain-free and gluten-free.
  • Nut-Free: There are no nut products used in this recipe.
  • Coconut Free: No coconut products are included to make this baked brie.
  • Egg-Free: This recipe is made without eggs.
  • Refined Sugar-Free: This recipe does not use refined sugar but, instead, is sweetened with monk fruit sweetener.
  • Vegetarian: This recipe is vegetarian-friendly.

How should this keto baked brie be stored?

If you have leftovers after preparing the baked brie, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius) until warmed throughout and brie is melty again.

How to make this easy keto baked brie with cranberry sauce

Cranberry Sauce: To a saucepan over medium heat, add butter, cranberries, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, whole cardamom pods, nutmeg, ginger, and water, and bring to a simmer.

overhead image of butter, cranberries, , monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, cardamom pods, nutmeg, ginger, and water in a sauce pan atop a marble kitchen counter

Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan with a lid, and allow to continue simmering until cranberries are just slightly soft or you notice the mixture thickening, about 6-8 minutes.

Check mixture often and if you notice cranberries getting too soft before the sauce has thickened, temporarily remove half of the softened cranberries until the sauce has thickened. If you need to do this, once the sauce has thickened, add removed softened cranberries back to saucepan.

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To saucepan of cranberry mixture, add orange zest and stir to combine. Simmer mixture uncovered for additional 1 minute. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius).

Using a small spoon, scoop out the cardamom pods (if used). Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes before adding to the brie.

a saucepan of cranberry sauce topped with orange zest atop a marble kitchen table

Baked Brie: Transfer brie to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spoon prepared cranberry sauce atop brie and transfer baking sheet to oven to bake until desired meltiness is reached, about 5-10 minutes, keeping a very close eye on it from about 5 minutes on as it may get quite melty very suddenly. (Once you see the edges of the brie starting to collapse, it’s done cooking.)

close-up image of keto baked brie on a parchment paper-lined baking sheet topped with sugar-free cranberry sauce atop a marble kitchen counter

Final Steps: Top baked brie with sprig of rosemary for garnish. If desired, lift the parchment paper off of the baking sheet and, using a spatula, carefully slide brie onto a serving board and serve alongside crackers, crudités, berries, meats, and olives.

keto baked brie served on a serving board with nut-free crackers, celery, and a bowl of blue berries and olives atop a marble kitchen counter

Looking for more keto appetizer recipes?

If you love this brie, you will love these other keto appetizer recipes:

  • Nut-Free Keto Nachos (Tortilla Chip Recipe)
  • Keto Buffalo Deviled Eggs Appetizer
  • Very Low-Carb Chicken Bacon Ranch Poppers
  • Easy Spinach Artichoke Dip
  • Creamy Dill Cucumber Onion Salad (Mayo & Sour Cream)
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Keto Baked Brie


  • Author: Sara Nelson
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Bake
  • Cuisine: American
  • Diet: Gluten Free
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This Keto Baked Brie served with homemade cranberry sauce is a low-carb holiday favorite. Prepared, baked, and served in just 30 minutes, this easy appetizer dish is nut-free, coconut-free, gluten-free, grain-free, and is the perfect addition to your holiday menu.


Ingredients

  • 1 tbsp (14g) butter
  • ½ cup (60g) frozen cranberries
  • 3 tbsp (36g) golden monk fruit sweetener
  • ¼ tsp cinnamon
  • 2 whole cardamom pods (optional)
  • ⅛ teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • ¼ tsp ground ginger
  • 3 tbsp (1.5 oz) water
  • Zest from 1 orange (~4g)
  • 8 oz brie, rind on, room temperature

Optional Garnish:

  • Sprig of fresh rosemary


Instructions

  1. Cranberry Sauce: To a saucepan over medium heat, add butter, cranberries, monk fruit sweetener, cinnamon, cardamom pods, nutmeg, ginger, and water, and bring to a simmer. Once simmering, reduce heat to medium-low, cover saucepan with a lid, and allow to continue simmering until cranberries are just slightly soft or you notice the mixture thickening, about 6-8 minutes. Check mixture often and if you notice cranberries getting too soft before the sauce has thickened, temporarily remove half of the softened cranberries until the sauce has thickened. If you need to do this, once the sauce has thickened, add removed softened cranberries back to saucepan.
  2. To saucepan of cranberry mixture, add orange zest and stir to combine. Simmer mixture uncovered for an additional 1 minute. Meanwhile, preheat oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius).
  3. Using a small spoon, scoop out the cardamom pods (if used). Allow to cool slightly for a few minutes before adding to the brie.
  4. Baked Brie: Transfer brie to parchment paper-lined baking sheet. Spoon prepared cranberry sauce atop brie and transfer baking sheet to oven to bake until desired meltiness is reached, about 5-10 minutes, keeping a very close eye on it from about 5 minutes on as it may get quite melty very suddenly. (Once you see the edges of the brie starting to collapse, it’s done cooking.)
  5. Final Steps: Top baked brie with sprig of rosemary for garnish. If desired, lift the parchment paper off of the baking sheet and, using a spatula, carefully slide brie onto a serving board and serve alongside crackers, crudités, berries, meats, and olives.

Recipe Notes:

Golden Monk Fruit Sweetener Substitution: You can use Classic Monk Fruit Sweetener, powdered monk fruit sweetener, erythritol, or Swerve at a 1:1 ratio. Alternatively, you can also use Lakanto Maple-Flavored Syrup, which will help the consistency of the cranberry sauce to remain the same once slightly cooled. Liquid stevia or powdered stevia should work here, but because every brand of stevia is quite different, I cannot make suggestions on exactly how much you should use. If you do decide to use stevia, especially if it’s pure stevia (no other ingredients), start with a VERY small amount, taste test, and then add more from there.

Where To Purchase Monk Fruit Sweetener: I purchase my monk fruit sweetener from Lakanto’s website and have it delivered to my home. If you want to do this, you can use discount code REALBALANCED at checkout for 20% OFF your Lakanto order. If you’d prefer to purchase monk fruit sweetener in a store, many grocery stores, especially specialty stores and Costco, carry Lakanto monk fruit sweetener products.

Whole Cardamom Pods Substitution: If you don’t have these, no problem as they are optional. You can simply omit this ingredient.

Orange Zest Substitution: Zest from a lemon, lime, or grapefruit will work just fine here.

If You Can Only Find 10 oz or 12 oz Packages of Brie: This will work just fine and shouldn’t change the overall net carb content. It will, however, increase the overall calorie, fat, and protein content, so keep that in mind. If you end up using more brie, you shouldn’t need to increase the amount of cranberry sauce. The original recipe should yield enough.

Fresh Rosemary Substitution: This can be omitted if you do not have any on-hand or do not want to use it.

Net Carbs: Each serving contains 0.9 grams of net carbs. 1 serving is equivalent to one slice of brie and about 2 tbsp of cranberry sauce. This recipe yields 8 servings in total. To get 8 servings, cut brie across both vertically and horizontally (will yield 4 slices), then 2 diagonal cuts (to yield 8 slices).

Storage: If you have leftovers after preparing the baked brie, you can store it in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees Fahrenheit (180 degrees Celcius) until warmed throughout and brie is melty again.

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