Description
Buttery, flaky puff pastry wraps a warm, creamy wheel of brie topped with tart cranberry sauce and sweet, crunchy pecans. This Easy Cranberry Pecan Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry makes an elegant and irresistible appetizer that’s perfect for holidays or special gatherings.
Ingredients
1 wheel brie (8 oz)
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 tablespoon brown sugar
1 egg, beaten
Instructions
1. Allow puff pastry to thaw until soft and pliable. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C).
2. Place puff pastry on parchment paper over a baking sheet.
3. Set brie in the center of the pastry. Top with cranberry sauce, chopped pecans, and brown sugar.
4. Fold puff pastry over the brie, sealing edges and pleating as needed. Flip so seam is on the bottom.
5. Brush the top and sides with beaten egg for a golden finish.
6. Bake for 20–25 minutes, until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
7. Let it cool for 5–10 minutes before serving. Top with additional pecans if desired.
Notes
Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold to the touch before wrapping the brie.
Chill the assembled pastry for 10–15 minutes before baking if your kitchen is warm—this helps hold its shape.
For a flavor boost, add a drizzle of honey or a sprinkle of rosemary before baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 of the whole)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 260mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: baked brie, cranberry brie, puff pastry appetizer