Description
Cranberry Baked Brie is a quick and elegant party appetizer. The gooey brie is wrapped in crisp pastry and topped with a sweet cranberry glaze.
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces brie cheese, rind intact
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup fresh cranberries
- 2 tablespoons granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon orange zest
- 1 tablespoon orange juice
- 1 teaspoon balsamic glaze
- 1 tablespoon chopped pecans
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- 1 sprig fresh rosemary
- Pinch flaky salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment for easy cleanup, and set the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Score a shallow circle in the pastry, large enough to cradle the brie, but don’t cut all the way through.
- Place the brie in the center of the pastry. You can spread a thin layer of the cranberry mixture on top of the brie before wrapping.
- In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest, and orange juice. Cook over medium heat until the cranberries burst, about 5–7 minutes.
- Spoon a generous portion of the cranberry glaze on top of the brie, letting some of the sauce nestle into the crevices.
- Fold the pastry over the brie, trimming any excess. Seal the seams with a little beaten egg wash.
- Turn the wrapped brie seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet. Brush the pastry with the remaining egg wash and sprinkle with flaky salt and extra orange zest.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pastry is deeply golden and puffed.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes. Garnish with fresh rosemary and serve with crusty bread, crackers, or apple slices.
Notes
- Serve warm for the best texture.
- This dish pairs well with various sides.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 197
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 14 g
- Saturated Fat: 7 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 20 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 6 g
- Cholesterol: 40 mg
Keywords: Cranberry Baked Brie, Appetizer, Party Food, Cheese