Description
The Brie Cheese and Cranberry Christmas Wreath is a stunning centerpiece that combines the creamy richness of Brie with the tart sweetness of cranberries. Each bite offers a delightful contrast of textures, from the smooth, velvety cheese to the crunchy, flaky pastry, all enveloped in a festive, golden-brown wreath shape.
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 to smooth out any creases.
- 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 for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
- This wreath can be made ahead of time; prepare it up to the point of baking, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours.
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
- Substitute Brie with Camembert for a different flavor profile.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: appetizers
- Method: baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (approximately 1/8 of the wreath)
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5 grams
- Sodium: 300 milligrams
- Fat: 18 grams
- Saturated Fat: 10 grams
- Unsaturated Fat: 6 grams
- Trans Fat: 0 grams
- Carbohydrates: 20 grams
- Fiber: 1 gram
- Protein: 6 grams
- Cholesterol: 40 milligrams
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