Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry (Printable)

Flaky pastry parcels with creamy Brie and tart cranberry sauce, ideal for elegant entertaining.

# What You'll Need:

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, cut into small pieces

02 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry (9 oz), thawed if frozen

03 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

04 - ½ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)

05 - 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme

06 - 2 tbsp chopped walnuts or pecans

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a baking tray with parchment paper.

02 - Unroll the puff pastry sheet and cut into 8 equal squares.

03 - Place a piece of Brie in the center of each pastry square, then top with 1 to 2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce.

04 - Sprinkle chopped herbs and nuts over each square if using.

05 - Fold the corners of each square towards the center, pinching to seal and form a parcel.

06 - Place parcels seam-side down on the baking tray and brush the tops with beaten egg.

07 - Bake for 18 to 20 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.

08 - Let cool for 5 minutes before serving warm.

01 -

It looks impressive but comes together faster than you can tidy the living room.
The contrast between warm, melting Brie and tart cranberry is quietly addictive.
You can assemble them hours ahead and bake just before people arrive.

02 -

Dont overfill the pastry or the cranberry sauce will leak out and burn on the tray.
If the Brie is too ripe and runny, freeze it for ten minutes before cutting so it holds its shape.
Sealing the corners matters, a loose pinch and theyll unfold as they puff.

03 -

Use a ruler or bench scraper to cut clean, even squares so they bake at the same rate.
A light hand with the egg wash prevents pooling and soggy bottoms.
Let the parcels cool on the tray for a full five minutes, moving them too soon and the bottoms can stick.