Brie Cheese Wreath
This Brie Cheese Wreath is an elegant and festive appetizer featuring creamy Brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry and decorated as a savory holiday wreath, perfect for entertaining guests.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 45 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings
- Category: Snack
- Method: Baked
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese, rind removed
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs for garnish
- Flour for dusting
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry into a 12-inch circle.
- Place the Brie cheese in the center of the pastry.
- Spread the cranberry sauce evenly over the top of the Brie.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts over the cranberry layer.
- Cut the pastry into strips around the Brie, about 1-inch wide, leaving the center intact.
- Twist each strip gently and fold them over the Brie to create a wreath shape.
- Brush the entire pastry wreath with the beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs.
- Serve warm with crackers or sliced baguette.
Notes
For a sweeter touch, drizzle a little honey over the baked wreath before serving, or substitute the cranberry sauce with fig jam for a different flavor profile.