Description
A stunning and festive appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 round Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Flour (for dusting)
- Salt (to taste)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until it reaches about 1/8-inch thick.
- Use a knife to cut the pastry into a Christmas tree shape, ensuring you reserve the trimmings.
- Place the Brie in the center of the tree shape and generously spread cranberry sauce over the cheese.
- Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the cranberry sauce for a beautiful crunchy topping.
- Fold the pastry over the Brie, sealing the edges carefully to encase the filling.
- Brush the pastry with the beaten egg to give it a lovely golden color while baking.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving to allow the cheese to set.
Notes
Serve warm with crusty bread, crackers, or fresh vegetables. Add garnishes like edible glitter or fresh herbs for a festive touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 16g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas appetizer, holiday recipe, Brie cheese, festive food, easy appetizers