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Brie Cheese and Cranberry Christmas Wreath Recipe

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  • Author: Lana
  • Total Time: 30-35 minutes
  • Yield: 8 servings 1x

Description

This Brie Cheese and Cranberry Christmas Wreath is a festive appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, adorned with fresh rosemary for a fragrant finish. Perfect for holiday gatherings, it combines the richness of melted cheese with the sweet and tart flavors of cranberries, all baked to golden perfection.

Ingredients

Scale

Puff Pastry

  • 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)

Fillings

  • 8 oz brie cheese (sliced into wedges)
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry recommended)

Finish

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary (chopped)

Instructions

  1. Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and prepare a baking sheet by lining it with parchment paper to ensure the wreath does not stick and bakes evenly.
  2. Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 8 to 10 evenly sized triangles. Arrange these triangles in a circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet with the pointed ends facing outward, forming the base shape of the wreath.
  3. Add Fillings: Place brie cheese wedges and spoon dollops of cranberry sauce around the inner circle created by the puff pastry triangles, distributing them evenly to create a festive look.
  4. Form the Wreath Shape: Gently fold the pointed tips of each puff pastry triangle over the brie and cranberry fillings, tucking the tips underneath the inner edge to secure the wreath shape.
  5. Apply Egg Wash and Rosemary: Beat the egg and brush it evenly over the entire surface of the puff pastry wreath to encourage a shiny, golden finish. Sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary on top to add aroma and a pop of color.
  6. Bake the Wreath: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the puff pastry is puffed, flaky, and golden brown. Remove from oven and serve warm to enjoy the melty brie and sweet-tart cranberry combination.

Notes

  • Use whole berry cranberry sauce for better texture and presentation.
  • Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed but still cold for easier handling.
  • Serve warm to best enjoy the melted brie cheese.
  • Fresh rosemary adds a fragrant herbal note, but you can omit or substitute with thyme or sage if preferred.
  • Cut puff pastry evenly to create a uniform wreath shape.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Keywords: Brie cheese wreath, cranberry sauce appetizer, holiday appetizer, puff pastry wreath, Christmas appetizer, festive cheese recipe

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