Description
A delightful holiday appetizer featuring buttery puff pastry filled with creamy Brie, crunchy pistachios, and tart cranberries, shaped into a festive Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 wheel Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup pistachios, toasted
- 1/2 cup cranberries, fresh or dried
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll it out slightly to ensure even thickness.
- Place the wheel of Brie in the center of the pastry.
- Sprinkle the toasted pistachios over the Brie, followed by the cranberries.
- Cut the pastry into strips starting from the outer edge towards the Brie, leaving a border around the cheese.
- Gently fold the strips over the cheese to create a tree shape, alternating the sides.
- Brush the pastry with the egg wash to achieve a golden hue when baked.
- Place on a lined baking sheet and bake for about 20-25 minutes or until golden brown.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before slicing and serving warm with crackers and fresh fruit.
Notes
For variations, you can experiment with different cheeses or nuts based on your preference.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday appetizer, Christmas recipe, festive food, Brie cheese, pistachios, cranberries