Warm Cranberry Brie En Croute
This delightful appetizer combines the classic flavors of cranberries and brie cheese, wrapped in a flaky pastry dough for a warm and inviting holiday treat. The combination of tangy cranberries, creamy brie, and buttery pastry is sure to create a cozy and nostalgic atmosphere at your Thanksgiving or Christmas gathering.
Allergens
Dairy (brie cheese), Egg
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz brie cheese, room temperature
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 large egg, beaten
- Allergens: Dairy (brie cheese), Egg
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a medium bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, honey, orange zest, and rosemary. Mix well to combine.
- Place the brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry sheet. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the top of the brie.
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the brie and cranberries, enclosing them completely. Seal the edges by gently pressing together with your fingers or the back of a fork.
- Brush the top of the wrapped brie with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20 25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffy.
- Remove from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting into slices to serve.
Chef’s Insight
This appetizer can be prepared ahead of time, wrapped well in plastic wrap, and refrigerated until you are ready to bake it.
Notes
This appetizer can be easily scaled up or down depending on the number of guests you have. For a larger gathering, you can prepare multiple portions of this dish and bake them side by side on a single baking sheet.