Description
A festive and elegant appetizer featuring buttery puff pastry topped with creamy brie, tart cranberries, and crunchy toasted walnuts, perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind removed and cubed
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup walnuts, toasted and roughly chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish
- Salt and black pepper to taste
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface to about 1/8-inch thickness. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet.
- Arrange the brie cubes evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border around the edges. Sprinkle with cranberries and toasted walnuts. Drizzle with honey and season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edges of the pastry inward to create a rustic crust. Brush the edges with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed. Remove from oven and let cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves, slice, and serve warm.
Notes
You can customize the seasonings to taste.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Method: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American