Brie Puff Pastry Pine (Printable Version)

Elegant brie baked in puff pastry with cranberry and toasted pecans, perfect for holiday appetizers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel Brie cheese, approx. 8 oz

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry

→ Filling

03 - 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole berry or jam)
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, roughly chopped

→ Topping

05 - 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)

# How to Make:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out a large triangle to cover the Brie wheel, reserving scraps.
03 - Place Brie in center of pastry, spread cranberry sauce on top, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry over Brie to shape a pine tree, using scraps to cut small triangles or strips for branches to decorate.
05 - Transfer wrapped Brie to baking sheet and brush entire surface with beaten egg wash.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if desired and bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes, then optionally drizzle with honey before serving.
08 - Serve warm accompanied by crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Suggestions:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation suitable for holiday gatherings
  • Combines creamy brie with tart cranberry and crunchy pecans
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry to make cutting and shaping easier
  • Brush egg wash carefully to ensure an even golden crust
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