Pistachio-Crusted Fried Brie with Honey & Cranberry
A warm, melty round of brie coated in crushed pistachios and breadcrumbs, lightly fried or air-fried until golden, then drizzled with honey and topped with bright cranberry. Perfect for Christmas, parties, or a diet-conscious indulgence (you can bake or air-fry instead of deep-fry!).
⏱ Time
Prep: 10 minutes
Cook: 6–8 minutes
Total: ~15 minutes
🥘 Ingredients
Brie & Coating
1 small wheel of brie (5–6 oz) or brie wedges
½ cup pistachios, finely crushed
½ cup panko breadcrumbs
1 egg, beaten
2 tbsp flour (for dusting)
Pinch salt & pepper
Olive oil spray OR 2–3 tbsp oil for shallow frying
Topping
2–3 tbsp honey
3 tbsp cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
Optional: fresh thyme, crushed pistachios, lemon zest
🧑🍳 Instructions
1. Prep the Brie
Freeze the brie for 20 minutes (this helps it keep shape while frying).
Pat dry.
2. Make the Coating
In a bowl mix:
crushed pistachios
panko
pinch of salt & pepper
Set aside.
3. Bread the Brie
1. Lightly dust brie with flour.
2. Dip into beaten egg.
3. Press into pistachio–panko mixture until fully coated.
4. For extra crunch: repeat egg → pistachio coating one more time.
4. Cook the Brie
Air Fryer (healthiest option)
Spray brie generously with olive oil spray.
Air fry at 375°F (190°C) for 6–8 minutes, flipping once, until golden.
Pan-Fry (quick & crispy)
Heat 2–3 tbsp oil in a small skillet over medium heat.
Cook brie 2–3 minutes each side until golden and crisp.
Remove and pat off excess oil.
Bake (light version)
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 10–12 minutes until bubbling and crisp.
5. Serve
Place warm brie on a plate and top with:
honey drizzle
cranberry sauce
sprinkle of pistachios
thyme sprigs or lemon zest (optional but amazing)
Serve with:
toasted baguette
crackers
sliced apples or pears
warm pita chips
💡 Tips
Pistachios bring Mediterranean flavor + healthy fats.
Freezing the brie prevents it from melting too fast.
Add a pinch of cinnamon to cranberry for holiday flavor.
Use light brie for a lower-calorie version.
For spicy lovers: drizzle a tiny bit of hot honey (optional).
🔢 Nutrition information
Calories: ~160
Protein: 6 g
Carbs: 10 g
Fat: 11 g
Fiber: 1 g
Sodium: 135 mg