Description
A festive and delicious appetizer that combines creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios shaped into a Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- Brie cheese
- 1 cup roasted and unsalted pistachios, chopped (or walnuts/pecans)
- 1 cup dried cranberries (or fresh, sweetened)
- 2 tablespoons honey (or maple syrup)
- Fresh herbs (rosemary or thyme)
- 2 sheets of puff pastry
- 1 beaten egg (for brushing)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Cut off the top rind of the brie cheese.
- In a bowl, mix chopped pistachios, cranberries, and honey.
- Unroll puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into a Christmas tree shape.
- Place the brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet and spoon the filling on top, then cover with the brie rind.
- Fold the branches of the pastry over the brie, tucking them in to form a tree shape. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes or until golden brown and flaky.
- Let cool slightly before serving with crusty bread or crackers.
Notes
Ensure the puff pastry is thawed completely for the best texture. Avoid overfilling to prevent a messy dish.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 8g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 24g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, appetizer, brie, holiday, festive, nuts, cranberries, cheese, family recipe