Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
This easy holiday party appetizer features creamy brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, topped with tangy cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and a hint of rosemary. It’s a showstopping centerpiece that’s quick to make and guaranteed to disappear fast at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie (8 oz)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (8–9 oz), thawed if frozen
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole-berry or jellied)
- 1/2 cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
- 1 egg, beaten
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Thaw puff pastry if frozen.
- Toast the chopped pecans in a small, dry skillet over medium heat for 2-3 minutes until fragrant and lightly darkened. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, brown sugar, rosemary, and a pinch of salt. Mix gently.
- Unfold the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. If needed, roll it out to about 1/8-inch thickness.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry.
- Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture on top of the brie, spreading evenly.
- Fold the pastry over the brie, pleating and pinching to seal. Trim excess pastry and use scraps for decoration if desired.
- Brush the entire pastry surface with beaten egg.
- Transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown. Tent with foil if browning too quickly.
- Let the baked brie rest for 8-10 minutes before transferring to a serving board.
- Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or apple/pear slices.
Notes
Toast the pecans for extra flavor and crunch. Chill the brie before wrapping if it’s very soft. Seal the pastry well to prevent leaks. Let the brie rest before serving for easier slicing. You can assemble ahead and bake just before serving. For gluten-free, use GF puff pastry or bake the brie without pastry.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 wheel (about 2 oz brie with pastry and topping)
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 14
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 16
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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