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Close-up of baked jalapeño poppers filled with melted Brie and cream cheese, topped with sweet cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans, arranged on a wooden board with fresh cranberries and pecan pieces scattered around.

Cranberry Brie Jalapeño Poppers

Sweet, savory, and slightly spicy jalapeño poppers stuffed with creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and topped with crispy breadcrumbs—perfect for holiday entertaining.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 22 minutes
Total Time 37 minutes
Servings: 6 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 190
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Jalapeño Poppers
  • 12 fresh jalapeño peppers halved lengthwise and seeds removed
  • 6 oz Brie cheese rind removed and cut into small pieces
  • 1/3 cup cranberry sauce whole berry or jellied
  • 1/4 cup cream cheese softened
  • 1/4 tsp black pepper
  • 1/4 tsp garlic powder
  • 2 tbsp green onions chopped
  • 1/3 cup breadcrumbs
  • 1 tbsp olive oil
  • fresh parsley finely chopped, for garnish

Equipment

  • Baking Sheet
  • Mixing Bowl

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Arrange the halved jalapeños cut-side up on the prepared baking sheet.
  3. In a bowl, mix Brie cheese, cream cheese, cranberry sauce, black pepper, garlic powder, and green onions until well combined.
  4. Spoon the mixture evenly into each jalapeño half.
  5. Mix breadcrumbs with olive oil and sprinkle evenly over the filled jalapeños.
  6. Bake for 18–22 minutes until the peppers are tender and the tops are golden and bubbly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool slightly.
  8. Garnish with fresh parsley and serve warm.

Notes

For extra heat, leave a few jalapeño seeds intact. These poppers pair perfectly with holiday cocktails.