Elegant brie wrapped in golden puff pastry, filled with cranberry and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.
# What You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (approx. 8 oz)
→ Pastry
02 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
→ Filling
03 - 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole berry or jam)
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, roughly chopped
→ Topping
05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
# How To Make It:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on lightly floured surface. Cut out a large triangle to fit brie wheel; reserve scraps.
03 - Place brie in center of pastry. Spread cranberry sauce atop brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry over brie to form pine tree shape. Use pastry scraps to cut branches and decorate the tree.
05 - Transfer wrapped brie to baking sheet. Brush entire surface with beaten egg. Sprinkle rosemary if desired.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey before serving.
08 - Serve warm alongside crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.
