Brie en Croûte Pine Tree (Printable version)

Golden pastry wrapped brie filled with cranberry and pecans, perfect for holiday gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (8 oz)

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet thawed puff pastry

→ Filling

03 - 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, chopped

→ Topping

05 - 1 beaten egg (for egg wash)
06 - 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
07 - 1 tablespoon honey (optional, for drizzling)

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut a large triangle to cover the brie and reserve scraps for decoration.
03 - Place brie in center of pastry. Spread cranberry sauce over brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry over brie to form a pine tree shape. Use pastry scraps to create branches and adorn the tree.
05 - Transfer wrapped brie to baking sheet and brush with beaten egg.
06 - Sprinkle chopped rosemary if desired and bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle honey before serving.
08 - Serve warm alongside crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant holiday appetizer
  • Combines sweet and savory flavors
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans
03 -
  • Use cold ingredients to keep the puff pastry flaky
  • Decorate the tree with leftover pastry scraps for a festive touch
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