Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie
This Cranberry Pecan Baked Brie is a festive, crowd-pleasing appetizer featuring creamy brie wrapped in flaky pastry, topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce and toasted pecans. It’s quick, easy, and perfect for holiday entertaining or any special gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18–22 minutes
- Total Time: 30–35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
- 1 (8 oz) wheel brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/3 cup pecans, chopped and lightly toasted
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 8 oz), thawed
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tsp water
- 1 tbsp brown sugar
- 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 10 x 10 inches.
- In a small bowl, mix together the cranberry sauce, chopped toasted pecans, brown sugar, orange zest (if using), and a pinch of salt.
- Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top.
- Carefully fold the pastry up and over the brie, pressing gently to seal. Pinch any seams and trim excess dough if needed. Flip so the seam is on the bottom.
- Brush the pastry all over with the beaten egg wash. Add pastry decorations if desired.
- Transfer to the oven and bake for 18–22 minutes, or until the pastry is deep golden brown and puffed. Tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
- Remove from the oven and let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving.
- Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or baguette.
Notes
Keep your pastry cold for best results. Toast the pecans for extra flavor. Don’t overfill with cranberry sauce to prevent soggy pastry. Seal the pastry edges well to keep the cheese inside. Let the baked brie rest before cutting to avoid cheese running out. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry or bake the brie without pastry. You can assemble ahead and bake just before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/8 baked brie wheel
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7
- Sodium: 320
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 8
- Carbohydrates: 20
- Fiber: 2
- Protein: 7
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