Baked Brie w/ Cranberry Relish & Figs

I make extra cranberry relish during the holidays so I can have leftovers for recipes like this.

I love it best on grilled cheese, so why not swipe some on top of a wheel of brie or camembert?

I used to make a version with honey mustard and pistachios back in the 80's. This is one of the few recipes I use my microwave for.

You can assemble it ahead of time, then plop in the nuke for 45 seconds and you have a great holiday appetizer.

Slice off a thin layer of the top rind of the cheese.

Spread with some cranberry relish. Here is my tried and true recipe (click on link).

I topped mine with chopped dried figs, chopped pistachios and walnuts.
Top with some orange zest.

Place in the middle of a microwave safe plate and nuke for 30-45 seconds. You can keep reheating this as you go.

Serve with apples or crackers.

I could eat the whole thing.