Description
This Easy Cranberry Pecan Brie Wrapped in Puff Pastry is a quick and elegant appetizer that turns heads at any gathering. With layers of buttery puff pastry, creamy brie cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans, it’s the perfect blend of sweet, savory, and crunchy. Whether you’re looking for holiday party snacks, easy dinner ideas, or unique breakfast ideas, this easy recipe checks all the boxes. It’s one of those food ideas that makes entertaining simple and stunning.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry
1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)
1/3 cup cranberry sauce
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 egg
1 sprig fresh rosemary (optional for garnish)
Instructions
1. Thaw puff pastry until it’s pliable but still cold; roll slightly to remove creases.
2. Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry.
3. Spoon cranberry sauce on top of the brie and sprinkle with chopped pecans.
4. Fold the puff pastry edges over the brie and seal all seams.
5. Beat the egg and brush it over the top of the wrapped pastry.
6. Place on parchment-lined baking sheet and bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes.
7. Let rest for 5–10 minutes before slicing and serving.
Notes
Let the pastry rest after baking so the cheese doesn’t spill out.
Seal the pastry tightly to prevent leaks during baking.
For a deeper flavor, toast the pecans beforehand.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 280mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: easy appetizer, holiday appetizer, baked brie, puff pastry recipes, cranberry brie