Description
A festive and impressive treat, combining creamy brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios, all nestled in flaky puff pastry, shaped like a Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 wheel brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup shelled pistachios, chopped
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme or rosemary
- 1 egg, whisked with splash of water
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into a Christmas tree shape.
- Place the brie in the center, spreading cranberry sauce on top, and sprinkle with pistachios and herbs.
- Fold the pastry branches toward the center to form a tree shape.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden and bubbling.
- Let cool slightly, then serve with crackers or fresh baguette.
Notes
Make it ahead of time and pop it in the oven just before serving. Experiment with different nuts or cheese varieties for more flavor.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 25g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Christmas, appetizer, holiday recipe, festive food, family gathering