Description
A festive wreath made with brie cheese and cranberry sauce, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Fresh cranberries (for garnish)
- Powdered sugar (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Place a small oven-safe bowl (about 4 inches diameter) in the center of the baking sheet to use as a guide for the wreath shape.
- Roll out puff pastry sheets slightly. Cut each sheet into 8 triangular strips, creating 16 triangles total.
- Arrange the triangular strips in a circle around the bowl, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and pointed ends facing outward, creating a sunburst pattern.
- Place small cubes of Brie cheese on the wide overlapping section of each triangle. Add a small spoonful of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese. Sprinkle with chopped pecans and fresh rosemary.
- Fold the pointed end of each triangle over the filling and tuck underneath the wide end in the center, creating a wreath shape. Remove the bowl from the center.
- Mix beaten egg with 1 tablespoon water. Brush the egg wash over the entire wreath for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and cranberries to create a festive holiday look. Dust lightly with powdered sugar if desired.
- Serve warm with extra cranberry sauce on the side for dipping.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed for easy handling.
- The wreath can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Consider adding different nuts or herbs based on preference.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 200mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 25mg