Description

Elevate your holiday table with this Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie en Croûte — a luscious, creamy Brie wrapped in flaky pastry, filled with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans, creating an irresistible, elegant appetizer perfect for festive gatherings! Keyword: cranberry pecan baked brie en croûte

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 wheel of Brie cheese (8 oz)
1/2 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
Fresh thyme for garnish (optional)
Extra pecans and cranberries for serving

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Lay the puff pastry sheet flat on a lightly floured surface.
Place the Brie wheel in the center of the pastry.
Top the Brie with the cranberry sauce and sprinkle the chopped pecans over it.
Fold the pastry up and over the Brie, sealing it completely, and press gently to secure.
Brush the outside of the pastry with the beaten egg.
Bake for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Allow to cool for 5–10 minutes before transferring to a serving plate.
Garnish with fresh thyme and extra pecans and cranberries around the plate if desired.
Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.

Notes

You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce for convenience.
For an extra twist, add a tablespoon of honey or a few fresh rosemary leaves inside before wrapping.
Letting the Brie rest for a few minutes before cutting ensures it doesn’t ooze out too quickly.