Can I make the cranberry sauce ahead?

Yes, the cranberry sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.

What size brie should I use?

An 8 to 12 ounce wheel works best to fit comfortably within a single sheet of puff pastry.

Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie

Name: Pastry-Wrapped Cranberry Baked Brie
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 8 servings
Cuisine: French
Ingredients: 2 cup fresh cranberries; 0.5 cup orange juice; 0.25 cup maple syrup; 1 tsp vanilla extract; 0.25 tsp ground cinnamon; 1 pinch sea salt; 1 sheet frozen puff pastry; 10 oz brie cheese; 0.67 cup toasted pecans; 1 whole egg; 1 tbsp coarse sugar

Golden puff pastry encases warm brie, cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans in this impressive holiday appetizer.

Prep Time

15 min

Cook Time

30 min

Total Time

45 min

Servings

8 servings

Calories

495/serving

Difficulty

Easy

by Replay RecipesFrench Cuisine

SnackAppetizer

Nutrition Per Serving

495Calories

12gProtein

35gCarbs

34gFat

2gFiber

14gSugar

Ingredients

2 cup fresh cranberries
0.5 cup orange juice
0.25 cup maple syrup
1 tsp vanilla extract
0.25 tsp ground cinnamon
1 pinch sea salt
1 sheet frozen puff pastry
10 oz brie cheese
0.67 cup toasted pecans
1 whole egg
1 tbsp coarse sugar

Servings

8 servings

Ingredients

Make the Cranberry Sauce

Combine the fresh cranberries, orange juice, maple syrup, vanilla extract, cinnamon, and sea salt in a saucepan. Bring to a boil over medium heat, then reduce and simmer for 10 to 15 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the berries burst and the mixture turns thick and jammy. Set aside to cool slightly.

12 min

Wrap the Brie

Preheat the oven to 425 degrees Fahrenheit and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Lay the thawed puff pastry flat on the parchment. Place the brie wheel in the center and remove a portion of the top rind. Spoon the cranberry sauce over the top and sprinkle with the chopped toasted pecans. Fold the pastry corners up and over the brie, pressing gently to seal.

Glaze and Bake

Brush the entire surface of the pastry with the beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is deep golden brown and puffed. Allow to rest for 5 minutes before serving with bread, crackers, or fresh fruit.

22 min

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Tips & Variations

Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold so it puffs properly in the oven.
Serve within 15 minutes of baking while the brie is still warm and melty.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I make the cranberry sauce ahead?: Yes, the cranberry sauce can be made up to 3 days ahead and stored in the refrigerator.
What size brie should I use?: An 8 to 12 ounce wheel works best to fit comfortably within a single sheet of puff pastry.

Recipe inspired by the original at halfbakedharvest.com. Ingredients and factual cooking data extracted; instructions independently written.

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