Brie en Croûte Pine Tree (Printable)

Golden puff pastry encases creamy brie, cranberry sauce, and toasted pecans in a festive form.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (approx. 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 (optional, for drizzling)

# How-To:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - Unroll the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut out a large pine tree-shaped triangle to fit over the brie, reserving scraps.
03 - Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spread cranberry sauce over the brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold the pastry over the brie shaping it like a pine tree. Use reserved scraps to create branches and decorate the pastry as desired.
05 - Transfer the wrapped brie to the baking sheet. Brush the entire surface with beaten egg and sprinkle with chopped rosemary if using.
06 - Bake for 20–25 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle with honey before serving.
08 - Serve warm with crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive presentation in a pine tree shape
  • Delicious combination of creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry to make shaping easier
  • Ensure the egg wash is applied evenly for a golden crust
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