Description
A festive baked brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, topped with sweet-tart cranberries, drizzled honey, and toasted walnuts for a perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
For the Crust:
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8 oz)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
- 2 tbsp wildflower honey
- 1/4 cup chopped walnuts, toasted
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
1. Prepare the Crust:
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small saucepan, melt butter over medium heat. Add cranberries, brown sugar, and a pinch of salt. Cook for 5-7 minutes until cranberries soften and release juices. Set aside to cool slightly.
- Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Place brie wheel in the center. Top with cranberry mixture and half of the walnuts.
- Wrap pastry around brie, sealing edges by pinching together. Brush with beaten egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden. Let cool for 5 minutes, then drizzle with honey and sprinkle with remaining walnuts before serving.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.