Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie Recipe Easy Holiday Appetizer
This easy holiday appetizer features creamy brie wrapped in buttery puff pastry, topped with tart cranberries and toasted pecans for a festive, crowd-pleasing treat. It comes together in under 30 minutes and is perfect for entertaining or cozy gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz, rind on or off as preferred)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed, about 8 oz)
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 tablespoon water, for egg wash)
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup pecans (chopped and lightly toasted)
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup (or honey)
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar (optional)
- 1/2 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- Toast chopped pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-4 minutes until fragrant and golden. Set aside.
- In a small bowl, mix cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, maple syrup, brown sugar (if using), orange zest, and a pinch of salt until evenly coated.
- Place brie wheel in the center of the thawed puff pastry sheet. Spoon cranberry pecan mixture on top of the brie, spreading evenly.
- Fold pastry corners up and over the brie, gathering in the center and pinching to seal. Crimp or twist edges as desired. Trim excess pastry if needed.
- Brush wrapped pastry all over with beaten egg. Optionally, sprinkle a few more pecans on top.
- Transfer to prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes, or until pastry is puffed, golden brown, and crispy. Tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from oven and let cool for 10 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to a serving board or platter. Slice or scoop with crackers, apple slices, or baguette.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Toasting pecans adds extra flavor and crunch. Let baked brie rest for 10 minutes before slicing to prevent excessive oozing. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. The recipe is flexible—swap nuts, fruit preserves, or add herbs as desired.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 of baked brie wh
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 250
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 19
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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