Every Christmas, I take on the joyful task of preparing our family’s holiday feast, and the Cranberry Brie Wreath has become a beloved staple. This delightful appetizer is not just a treat for the taste buds but also a cherished part of our holiday traditions.
The tradition started a few years ago when I stumbled upon the recipe online and decided to give it a try. The combination of creamy brie, sweet cranberry sauce, and savory bacon all wrapped in golden puff pastry was an instant hit. My family loved it, but it was my child who truly fell in love with this festive dish.
Every year, as I start laying out the puff pastry and arranging the brie and cranberry, my child eagerly watches and helps, laying out the triangles and sprinkling the bacon. It’s become a special bonding moment for us, filled with laughter and anticipation. The joy in their eyes when the wreath comes out of the oven, perfectly golden and aromatic, is priceless.
Serving the Cranberry Brie Wreath at our Christmas dinner table has become more than just a culinary delight; it’s a symbol of our family’s love and togetherness during the holiday season. Each bite brings back memories of past Christmases and adds to the excitement of creating new ones.
So, from our family to yours, I hope this recipe brings as much joy and festive spirit to your holiday celebrations as it does to ours. Merry Christmas and happy cooking!
Cranberry Brie Wreath
Equipment
- 1 Baking Sheet
- 1 Rolling Pin
- 1 Pastry Brush
Ingredients
- 1 sheet of puff pastry thawed
- 1 wheel of brie cheese cut into small chunks
- 8 slices of cooked bacon crumbled
- 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh parsley, chopped (for garnish)
Instructions
Preheat Oven
- Preheat your oven to 180°C (375°F).
Prepare Puff Pastry
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
- Cut the puff pastry into triangular sections (like you would cut a pizza).
Assemble the Wreath
- Arrange the pastry triangles in a circle on a baking sheet, with the pointed ends facing outward, overlapping slightly to form a wreath shape.
- Place a chunk of brie cheese on the wide end of each triangle.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the brie.
- Sprinkle the crumbled bacon over the cranberry sauce.
Fold and Seal
- Fold the pointed end of each pastry triangle over the filling and tuck it under the wide end to seal, forming a wreath shape.
- Brush the top of the wreath with the beaten egg.
Bake
- Sprinkle with salt and pepper to taste.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melted.
Garnish
- Remove the wreath from the oven and let it cool slightly.
- Remove the wreath from the oven and let it cool slightly.
Serve
- Serve warm and enjoy your festive Cranberry Brie Wreath!
