Holiday Cranberry Brie En Croute

Allergens

Dairy (Brie cheese), Wheat (Puff pastry)

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
• 1 round brie cheese (8 oz / 225 g)
• 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
• 1/4 cup honey
• 1/4 cup chopped walnuts
• 1 egg (for egg wash)
• 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
• Salt and pepper, to taste

Instructions

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. In a medium saucepan, combine the cranberries, honey, walnuts, salt, and pepper over medium heat. Cook until the cranberries have softened and released their juices, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
3. Unfold the puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Cut out a circle slightly larger than your brie wheel, leaving about 1 inch (
4. 5 cm) border around the cheese.
5. Place the brie in the center of the pastry circle. Spoon the cranberry mixture over and around the cheese, leaving enough space to fold the edges of the pastry over.
6. Egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the egg with water to create an egg wash. Brush the border of the puff pastry with the egg wash, then carefully fold the pastry edges over the brie and cranberries, creating a neat parcel. Crimp the edges together using a fork.
7. Transfer the enclosed Brie onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the top of the pastry with the remaining egg wash, and sprinkle with additional chopped walnuts if desired.
8. Bake in preheated oven for 25 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Let it rest for 5 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
9. Serve warm, with assorted crackers or crusty bread. Enjoy your cozy holiday feast!

Chef’s Insight

The combination of flavors in this dish is pure holiday magic – the sweetness of honey and cranberries paired with the creaminess of brie cheese, all wrapped in a flaky pastry crust. It's sure to become a favorite tradition in your family for years to come.