Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers are a fun and festive appetizer that are so easy to make! Jalapeno peppers are stuffed with a rich cream cheese, brie and cranberry filling. They are wrapped with prosciutto and baked until golden brown and crispy. The filling is oh so creamy, the pepper is a bit spicy, and the salty prosciutto has the perfect crunchy texture.
Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers Recipe
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Jalapeno poppers happen to be one of our favorite appetizers. Who doesn't love a prosciutto or bacon wrapped jalapeno pepper that is stuffed with a rich and creamy cheese filling?! We wanted to create a festive holiday jalapeno popper that is easy to make, flavor packed, and a fan favorite! These are the perfect quick and easy appetizer for Christmas parties, holiday potlucks, game days, and year round entertaining!
What are Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers
These are a festive twist on classic jalapeno poppers. The combination of cranberry and brie is one of the most iconic holiday flavor pairings! Halved jalapeno peppers are stuffed with an irresistible cream cheese, brie and cranberry filling. It is rich and creamy with a hint of sweetness that pairs perfect with the jalapeno pepper. They are wrapped in prosciutto and baked until it's golden brown and crispy. These are one of the best easy appetizers you can make for holiday entertaining!
More Cranberry Brie Recipes
- Cranberry Brie Cups
- Prosciutto Wrapped Brie and Fig Puffs
- Cranberry Brie Pull Apart Garlic Bread
- Cranberry Brie Sausage Rolls
Ingredients
- Jalapenos - we love jalapeno poppers! We've even made jalapeno popper mashed potatoes, taquitos, and wonton cups! These flavor packed peppers are on the mild side so you don't need to worry about them being overly spice. The rich and creamy filling also cuts the spice level down
- Brie - this gives the filling the most rich and creamy texture. Paired with cranberry sauce it's a fun festive combination!
- Cranberry Sauce - use homemade or store bought whole berry cranberry sauce, not jellied as it will be too watery.
- Prosciutto - this is perfect for jalapeno popper as it gets so crispy when baked. You could swap for bacon if you prefer.
- Cream Cheese - this is the classic cheese used for jalapeno poppers. It's rich, creamy, and oh so good!
- Salt and Pepper
How to Make Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers
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- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or line with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the cream cheese, brie and cranberry sauce, salt, and pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cut the stems off the jalapeno peppers and slice in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and ribs (white lines that the seeds grow on). Fill each halved jalapeno with the cheese mixture.
- Carefully wrap a piece of prosciutto around each jalapeno and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until prosciutto is crispy, approximately 13-15 minutes.
- Serve with cranberry sauce for dipping and enjoy!
Tips for the Best Poppers
- Filling - when preparing the cheese filling ensure the cream cheese is at room temperature (or you can microwave it on a plate for 15 seconds to soften it). You need it to be soft so that you can easily stir in the brie and cranberry sauce to get a smooth filing or else the cream cheese will be lumpy and will not evenly coat the brie. You want the brie to get an even coating of cream cheese so that it does not ooze out of the jalapeno popper when baking.
- Spice Level - jalapenos are a fairly mild pepper once the seeds and ribs (white lines that the seeds grow on) are removed. To ensure they are not overly spicy make sure you remove all the seed and ribs. If you prefer to make them spicier you can remove the seeds and leave the ribs. You can also use a spicy jalapeno cream cheese for added spice!
- Flavor Variations - we love the festive combination of cranberry and brie. However you can swap the cranberry sauce for fig jam, pepper jelly, apricot jam, or peach preserves. They all pair perfect with the prosciutto! You could also swap the prosciutto for bacon if you prefer. Just be sure to wrap the bacon tightly around each popper to evenly cover the cheese so it does not ooze out.
FAQ
Air Fryer – Preheat Air Fryer to 350˚F. Add to the air fryer basket or tray and cook for 3-4 minutes, or until warmed through.
Oven – Preheat oven to 375˚F. Place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and cook for 6-8 minutes, or until warmed through.
Microwave – microwave for 1 minutes and 30 seconds. Note this method will not make the prosciutto crispy.
Once fully cooled store in an airtight container in the refrigerator for 2-3 days.
Cooked poppers can be frozen for up to 3 months in an air tight container or Ziploc bag. If freezing in a container, add a piece of parchment paper between layers to prevent them from sticking together. Reheat from frozen add 2-3 minutes to the reheating time.
You can shape the poppers and store covered in the fridge up to 1 day in advance. Then follow the baking directions and add 2-3 minutes to the cooking time.
This recipe is gluten free.
Use dairy free cheeses.
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- Chicken Parmesan Meatball Subs on a Stick
- Spinach Dip Pumpernickel Bread Bowl
- Bacon Pepper Jelly Cheese Cups
- Stuffed Mushroom Dip
Enjoy!
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Cranberry Brie Jalapeno Poppers
Ingredients
- 12 jalapeños (sliced in half lengthwise, ribs and seeds removed)
- 4 oz cream cheese (softened at room temperature)
- 8 oz brie wheel (or 1 cup brie cut into small ¼” pieces)
- ½ cup whole cranberry sauce
- ¼ teaspoon salt
- ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper (or to taste)
- 24 slices Prosciutto
For Serving
- ½ cup whole cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375℉.
- Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or line with foil sprayed with cooking spray.
- In a medium sized bowl combine the 4 oz cream cheese, 8 oz brie wheel and ½ cup whole cranberry sauce, ¼ teaspoon salt, and ¼ teaspoon ground black pepper. Mix until evenly combined.
- Cut the stems off the 12 jalapeños and slice in half lengthwise. Scrape out the seeds and ribs (white lines that the seeds grow on). Fill each halved jalapeno with the cheese mixture.
- Carefully wrap one piece of the 24 slices Prosciutto around each jalapeno and place on the prepared baking sheet.
- Bake until prosciutto is crispy, approximately 13-15 minutes.
- Serve with ½ cup whole cranberry sauce for dipping and enjoy!
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Martha says
Can’t wait to serve this dish Christmas Eve at wrapping party.
Thanks