Description
A sophisticated yet approachable appetizer that combines melted brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy pecans encased in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen puff pastry (17.3 oz / 490g, thawed)
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz / 225g, rind removed)
- 1 cup candied cranberries (150g)
- 1/2 cup pecans (60g, roughly chopped)
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (finely chopped)
- 1 large egg (beaten with 1 teaspoon water)
- 1 pinch flaky sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut a 9-inch circle from the center of the thawed puff pastry to form a ring. Transfer to the baking sheet and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Mix the peeled brie, cranberries, pecans, and thyme in a bowl. Spread evenly over the pastry ring, leaving a border.
- Brush the pastry edges with egg wash and sprinkle with sea salt.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and bubbly. Cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 50mg
Keywords: Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10 minutes to restore crispness. Do not microwave.