Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans
A quick and easy holiday appetizer featuring warm, gooey brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, topped with a sweet and tart cranberry-pecan mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25-30 minutes
- Total Time: 35-40 minutes
- Yield: 6 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 8 ounces (225 grams) Brie cheese wheel
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup (100 grams) fresh cranberries
- ½ cup (60 grams) dried cranberries
- ½ cup (50 grams) chopped pecans, toasted and lightly sugared
- 2 tablespoons brown sugar
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg, beaten
- ¼ teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a mixing bowl, combine fresh cranberries, dried cranberries, chopped pecans, brown sugar, and cinnamon if using. Toss gently to coat evenly.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) square.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Optionally, slice off the top rind for easier melting.
- Spread the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly on top of the brie, leaving a small border around the edges.
- Fold the puff pastry up around the cheese, pleating neatly and pressing edges to seal. Trim any excess dough.
- Brush the entire pastry surface with the beaten egg to achieve a golden, shiny crust.
- Transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes to allow the cheese to thicken slightly.
- Drizzle with honey and sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary on top if desired.
- Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.
Notes
If puff pastry browns too quickly, loosely cover with foil halfway through baking. Chill wrapped brie for 10 minutes before baking for a crispier crust. For dairy-free, use vegan brie and plant-based puff pastry with almond milk or aquafaba for brushing. Gluten-free puff pastry can be used but watch baking time closely.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: About 1/6 of the bak
- Calories: 275
- Sugar: 10
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 10
Keywords: baked brie, cranberry, pecans, holiday appetizer, easy appetizer, puff pastry, cheese appetizer, festive appetizer