Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable)
Golden puff pastry encloses Brie topped with cranberries, pecans, and honey for an easy, elegant starter.
# What You'll Need:
→ Cheese
01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese
→ Topping
02 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries
03 - 1/3 cup pecan halves or pieces
04 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup
05 - 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
→ Pastry
06 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
07 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash
→ Serving Suggestions
08 - Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices
# How To Make:
01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Place the Brie wheel in the center of the puff pastry sheet.
03 - In a small bowl, combine dried cranberries, pecans, honey, and orange zest if using. Mix until evenly distributed.
04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the Brie wheel.
05 - Fold the pastry up and over the Brie, pinching edges to seal completely. Flip the wrapped cheese seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.
06 - Brush the entire pastry surface with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, glossy finish.
07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes until the pastry is golden brown, puffed, and crisp.
08 - Let the baked Brie rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, baguette slices, or fresh apple slices.
# Expert Tips:
01 -
- The contrast of hot melty cheese against tart cranberries will make you wonder why you ever served cold cheese plates
- Your guests will think you spent hours on something that honestly takes longer to preheat the oven than assemble
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- The moment you cut into this, the cheese will flow out, so serve it on the platter you plan to present it on
- If your puff pastry starts getting too soft while working, pop the whole thing in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking
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- If you're taking this to a party, bake it at home and wrap it in foil, it travels surprisingly well
- The pastry continues to set as it cools slightly, so those 10 minutes of resting time are actually doing important work