Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Tree: A Festive Delight
The Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Tree is a unique and festive appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Combining rich brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios creates an impressive dish that will delight guests.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2sheets puff pastry, thawed
- 1egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- 200g(7 oz) brie cheese, thinly sliced
- ½ cupwhole berry cranberry sauce or dried cranberries
- ¼ cupchopped pistachios
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
- Extra chopped pistachios (for garnish)
- Optional: honey for drizzling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking tray with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into triangles of decreasing size to form the tree shape.
- Layer the triangles with brie, cranberry sauce, and pistachios, stacking them to create a tree.
- Brush the top with beaten egg and bake for 18-22 minutes until golden brown.
Notes
This dish is kid-friendly and can be prepared in advance, making it perfect for holiday entertaining.
Nutrition
- Calories: 250 kcal
- Protein: 5 g