Save It A festive, elegantly wrapped brie cheese, baked in golden puff pastry shaped like a pine tree, filled with cranberry sauce and toasted pecans—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This recipe is always a hit at holiday parties, bringing a touch of charm and warmth to our celebrations.
Ingredients
- Dairy: 1 whole wheel of brie cheese (approx. 8 oz / 225 g)
- Pastry: 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Filling: 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce (whole berry or jam)
- Filling: 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- Topping: 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Topping: 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- Topping: 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. With a sharp knife, cut out a large triangle (pine tree shape) big enough to completely cover the brie wheel, and set aside the scraps.
- Step 3:
- Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spread cranberry sauce on top of the brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
- Step 4:
- Fold the pastry over the brie, shaping it into a pine tree. Use the pastry scraps to cut out small triangles or strips to create branches and decorate the tree as desired.
- Step 5:
- Carefully transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet. Brush all over with beaten egg.
- Step 6:
- Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if using, and bake for 20–25 minutes, or until pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- Step 7:
- Cool for 10 minutes. Optionally, drizzle with honey before serving.
- Step 8:
- Serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.
Save It This dish brings my family together every holiday season, creating warm memories with every bite.
Notes
Serve with sparkling wine or a dry white wine for a festive pairing.
Required Tools
Baking sheet, parchment paper, sharp knife, pastry brush
Allergen Information
Contains dairy (brie cheese), egg, gluten (puff pastry), and tree nuts (pecans). For nut allergies, omit pecans. Always check ingredient labels for potential allergens.
Save It A perfect blend of savory and sweet that dazzles guests and fills your home with holiday cheer.
Common Questions About Recipes
- → What type of cheese is used?
A whole wheel of creamy brie cheese is wrapped inside the pastry, providing a soft, melt-in-your-mouth texture.
- → How is the pine tree shape created?
The puff pastry is cut into a large triangle to cover the brie, with scraps shaped as small branches to decorate the tree form.
- → Can the cranberry filling be substituted?
Yes, fig or apricot preserves can be used instead to vary the flavor profile.
- → How long should it be baked?
Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20 to 25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
- → Are there any nut-free options?
To make it nut-free, simply omit the toasted pecans from the filling.
- → What pairs well with this dish?
It pairs beautifully with sparkling wine or a dry white wine for a festive touch.