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Perfect Baked Brie with Cranberries and Pecans

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A warm, gooey baked brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, topped with tart cranberries and toasted pecans, perfect for holiday entertaining and easy to prepare.

Ingredients

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  • 1 wheel Brie (8 oz / 225 g), triple cream recommended
  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 1/2 cup fresh or frozen cranberries (75 g)
  • 1/3 cup toasted and chopped pecans (40 g)
  • 2 tbsp brown sugar (25 g)
  • 1 tbsp honey (20 ml), for drizzling
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tsp orange zest
  • 1/4 tsp cinnamon
  • Optional: 1 tsp brandy or orange liqueur

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Toast pecans in a dry skillet over medium heat for 3-5 minutes until fragrant and lightly browned. Set aside to cool.
  3. In a small bowl, combine cranberries, brown sugar, orange zest, cinnamon, and optional brandy. Stir gently to coat evenly.
  4. Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a clean surface and let soften if needed.
  5. Place the brie wheel in the center of the pastry. Spoon the cranberry mixture over the top, then sprinkle toasted pecans evenly.
  6. Fold the pastry up and around the brie, pinching corners to seal and trimming excess dough if necessary.
  7. Brush the pastry with beaten egg to create a golden crust.
  8. Place the wrapped brie on the prepared baking sheet and bake for 20-25 minutes until pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes before serving.
  10. Drizzle with honey just before serving.

Notes

Let the brie come to room temperature before wrapping to ensure even melting. Toast pecans to enhance flavor and crunch. Avoid overfilling the pastry to prevent bursting. If pastry browns too fast, tent with foil halfway through baking. Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fruit slices.

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Keywords: baked brie, holiday appetizer, cranberries, pecans, puff pastry, easy appetizer, festive recipe, cheese appetizer

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