Brie en Croûte Pine Tree (Printable)

Elegant baked brie wrapped in golden puff pastry with cranberry and pecans, ideal for festive occasions.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese, approximately 8 oz

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

→ Filling

03 - 3 tablespoons cranberry sauce, whole berry or jam
04 - 2 tablespoons toasted pecans, roughly chopped

→ Topping

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

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut a large triangle resembling a pine tree, large enough to cover the brie wheel. Reserve pastry scraps.
03 - Place brie in the center of the pastry. Spread cranberry sauce atop and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold pastry over brie, shaping it like a pine tree. Use pastry scraps to cut small triangles or strips for branches and decorate as desired.
05 - Transfer wrapped brie to baking sheet and brush all surfaces with beaten egg.
06 - Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if desired. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes until pastry is golden and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey before serving warm alongside crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Elegant presentation perfect for festive occasions
  • Sweet and savory flavors with cranberry and pecans
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For nut allergies, omit pecans and always check ingredient labels
03 -
  • Use chilled pastry to prevent sticking and ease handling
  • Brush edges with egg wash to seal beautifully and achieve golden color
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