Golden puff pastry encases creamy brie, cranberries, and toasted pecans, perfect for celebrations.
# The Ingredients You'll Need:
→ Dairy
01 - 1 whole wheel Brie cheese (approximately 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)
# Step-by-Step Instructions:
01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into a large triangle shaped like a pine tree, large enough to fully enclose the Brie. Reserve the scraps.
03 - Place the Brie in the center of the pastry triangle, spread cranberry sauce over it, and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold the pastry over the Brie, shaping it into a pine tree. Use reserved pastry scraps to cut out small triangles or strips to create decorative branches and attach them to the tree.
05 - Transfer the wrapped Brie to the prepared baking sheet and brush all surfaces with beaten egg.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if desired before baking.
07 - Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
08 - Cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey. Serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.
