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Baked Brie with Cranberries

Baked Brie with Cranberries: A Festive Holiday Delight

Baked Brie with Cranberries is a festive hug on a plate, making it a perfect holiday appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 300
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Baked Brie
  • 1 wheel Brie Cheese Double or triple cream for richness
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thaw thoroughly if frozen
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Homemade is recommended
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg For golden finish
  • 1 tablespoon Water Thin the egg wash
Optional Ingredients
  • 2 sprigs Fresh Rosemary For garnish
  • 1/2 cup Chopped Nuts Pecans or walnuts for crunch
For Serving
  • 1 box Crackers
  • 1 1 Baguette
  • 2 slices Apple

Equipment

  • Oven
  • baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Pastry Brush

Method
 

Baking Steps
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about an eighth of an inch thickness.
  3. Place the Brie cheese at the center of the pastry and top with cranberry sauce.
  4. Fold the pastry over the Brie, seal edges tightly, and flip it over to ensure seam is underneath.
  5. Whisk together the egg and water for the egg wash, then brush it over the pastry.
  6. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until golden brown and puffed.
  7. Cool for 5 minutes and garnish with rosemary before serving with crackers or fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 300kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 7gFat: 22gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 100mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Homemade cranberry sauce elevates the flavor; consider chilling pastry for better flakiness when baking.

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