Brie Crust Pine Tree (Printable Version)

Golden puff pastry envelops creamy brie topped with cranberry sauce and toasted pecans for a festive appetizer.

# What You Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (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)

# Steps:

01 - Heat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut a large triangle resembling a pine tree, large enough to cover the brie wheel. Reserve scraps.
03 - Place brie in pastry center. Spread cranberry sauce over brie, then sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry around brie to form a pine tree shape. Use reserved scraps to cut branches and decorate the pastry.
05 - Transfer wrapped brie to baking sheet. Brush entire surface with beaten egg.
06 - Sprinkle with rosemary if desired. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey before serving. Serve warm with crackers or bread.

# Expert Pointers:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation for festive occasions
  • Combines creamy brie with tart cranberry and crunchy pecans
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version omit pecans
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean pastry cuts
  • Chill the assembled brie before baking to preserve the shape
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