Brie en Croûte with Cranberries
Brie en Croûte with Cranberries is a delectable appetizer that combines warm, gooey brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce enveloped in crispy puff pastry. This dish is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy evenings at home, offering an irresistible flavor experience that will leave guests clamoring for more. With its beautiful presentation and delightful taste, it’s sure to impress at any occasion.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Makes about 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz)
- 1 sheet of puff pastry (thawed)
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary (finely chopped)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about ¼ inch thickness.
- Spread cranberry sauce in the center of the pastry, leaving space around the edges.
- Place the Brie wheel on top of the cranberry sauce, optionally adding chopped rosemary.
- Fold the pastry corners over the Brie, sealing well to prevent leaks.
- Whisk egg with a tablespoon of water and brush over the pastry for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown; let cool slightly before slicing.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece (approximately 85g)
- Calories: 200
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: - For added texture, consider mixing in nuts with the cranberry sauce. - Swap cranberries with apricots or figs for a different flavor profile.