🧀🍒 Brie Cheese & Cranberry Christmas Wreath
This stunning holiday appetizer is as delicious as it is festive.
Flaky puff pastry wrapped around melty Brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy nuts—
perfect for Christmas gatherings!
Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 2 tablespoons fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: coarse sugar or flaky sea salt for topping
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out both puff pastry sheets and cut them into long strips.
- Arrange the strips in a circle on the baking sheet, slightly overlapping to form a wreath.
- Place Brie cubes evenly along the center of the pastry ring.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the Brie, then sprinkle with nuts and rosemary.
- Fold the pastry edges over the filling, overlapping slightly to seal.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg.
- Bake for 25–30 minutes, or until golden brown and puffed.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Serving Tips
- Serve warm for best flavor and texture
- Pair with crackers or sliced baguette
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive look
🎄 A show-stopping holiday appetizer everyone will reach for first!
