Description
A festive and visually stunning pastry filled with creamy brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 wheel brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out your puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out a tree shape.
- Place the brie in the center of the tree shape, spread cranberry sauce on top, and sprinkle with pistachios.
- Gently fold the branches over the filling, twisting them to create shape.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden crust.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and melty.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Consider adding fresh herbs like rosemary or thyme to elevate the flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 16g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 23g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, pastry, brie, appetizer, holiday recipes