Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Wreath Recipe
This Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Wreath is a festive and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring a flaky puff pastry base layered with tangy cranberry sauce, creamy Brie cheese, and crunchy pistachios, it’s baked to a golden perfection and makes a stunning centerpiece that’s both delicious and visually appealing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 2–3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
- 200 g Brie cheese, sliced
- 2 tablespoons pistachio nuts, roughly chopped
Topping
- 1 egg, beaten
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat the oven to 200ºC (400ºF) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to prevent sticking and ensure even baking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 5mm thickness. Using a large round cutter or bowl, cut a large circle from the pastry and place it onto the prepared baking sheet.
- Mark Inner Circle and Cut: Using a medium-sized bowl, mark a circle in the center of the pastry circle. Then, with a sharp knife, make 4 evenly spaced cuts from the inner circle toward the center to create star points for folding.
- Add Filling: Spread the cranberry sauce evenly around the center star area inside the marked circle. Next, layer the Brie slices over the cranberry sauce, followed by sprinkling the roughly chopped pistachios on top.
- Form the Wreath: Carefully fold one point of the star over the filling, then fold inward the outer edge of the pastry and press them together to seal. Repeat this folding with each star point to create a wreath shape enclosing the filling.
- Egg Wash: Brush the entire wreath with the beaten egg to achieve a glossy, golden finish while baking.
- Bake: Place the wreath in the preheated oven and bake for 15 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the wreath from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes to set before slicing and serving warm.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed before rolling to prevent cracking.
- Use fresh Brie cheese for the best melt and flavor; rind can be left on to help hold the shape.
- Pistachios add a delightful crunch but can be substituted with walnuts or pecans if preferred.
- Serve immediately for warm, gooey centers or reheat briefly before serving.
- This wreath makes an excellent party appetizer or festive brunch centerpiece.
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