Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the top of the rind off the wheel of brie cheese, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, aged balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst and the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes at a brisk simmer. When scraped, a spoon should leave a trail across the bottom of the pan.
Spoon the cranberry compote generously over the brie, cut side up. Bake the brie for 15 minutes, until bubbly and gooey.
Lift the brie onto a plate, and garnish with toasted pecans, sea salt, black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and an additional drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve immediately, while warm, with crackers, bread, cheese, or your favorite accompaniments.
Preheat the oven to 350°F. Slice the top of the rind off the wheel of brie cheese, and place on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Set aside.
In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, water, aged balsamic vinegar, and rosemary. Cook over medium heat, stirring frequently, until the cranberries have burst and the mixture is thick, about 10 minutes at a brisk simmer. When scraped, a spoon should leave a trail across the bottom of the pan.
Spoon the cranberry compote generously over the brie, cut side up. Bake the brie for 15 minutes, until bubbly and gooey.
Lift the brie onto a plate, and garnish with toasted pecans, sea salt, black pepper, a drizzle of extra virgin olive oil, and an additional drizzle of aged balsamic vinegar, if desired. Serve immediately, while warm, with crackers, bread, cheese, or your favorite accompaniments.