Brie puff pastry pine tree (Printable)

Golden puff pastry encases creamy brie with cranberry and pecans in a festive pine shape.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (8 oz)

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

→ Filling

03 - 3 tbsp cranberry sauce (whole berry or jam)
04 - 2 tbsp toasted pecans, roughly chopped

→ Topping

05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
06 - 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut a large triangle to cover the brie, set aside scraps.
03 - Place brie in pastry center. Spread cranberry sauce on top and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry over brie shaping a pine tree. Use scraps to cut small triangles or strips for branches and decoration.
05 - Transfer the wrapped brie to baking sheet. Brush all over with beaten egg.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if using. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Let cool for 10 minutes. Optionally, drizzle with honey before serving.
08 - Serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation for holiday parties
  • Delicious combination of sweet and savory flavors
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry to make cutting and shaping easier
  • Let the baked brie cool slightly to avoid oozing when sliced
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