Brie Cheese and Cranberry Christmas Wreath
A stunning and festive appetizer featuring warm Brie cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry, perfect for holiday gatherings.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 6-8 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- Brie Cheese: 1 round (about 8 ounces), room temperature
- Cranberry Sauce: 1 cup, homemade or store-bought
- Puff Pastry: 1 sheet, thawed
- Egg: 1, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh Rosemary: 2 sprigs, chopped
- Walnuts: 1/2 cup, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into a large circle, about 12 inches in diameter.
- Place the Brie cheese in the center of the pastry circle.
- Spread the cranberry sauce over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle chopped rosemary and walnuts (if using) over the cranberry sauce.
- Fold the edges of the pastry over the cheese, creating a wreath shape, and pinch to seal.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until golden brown.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Ensure Brie is at room temperature for the best melting effect. Don’t skip the egg wash for a golden look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 260
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg