Description
Baked Brie with Puff Pastry, Cranberry-Pepper Jelly, and Pecans is the perfect holiday appetizer! This easy recipe combines the creamy goodness of brie with the sweet-tart flavor of cranberry-pepper jelly, crunchy pecans, and a golden puff pastry crust. Perfect for gatherings, this warm, gooey dish is guaranteed to impress. Serve with crackers or baguette slices for the ultimate crowd-pleaser!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 wheel of brie (about 8 oz)
- ¼ cup cranberry-pepper jelly (or regular cranberry jelly with red pepper flakes)
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh thyme (for garnish, optional)
- Crackers or baguette slices (for serving)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface, slightly larger than the brie.
- Place the brie in the center of the puff pastry. Spread the cranberry-pepper jelly on top of the brie.
- Sprinkle with pecans, then fold the puff pastry over the brie, sealing the edges tightly.
- Brush with egg wash to create a golden finish when baked.
- Place the wrapped brie on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Let it cool for 5-10 minutes, then garnish with fresh thyme (optional).
- Serve warm with crackers or baguette slices for dipping.
Notes
- If you don’t have cranberry-pepper jelly, mix regular cranberry jelly with a pinch of red pepper flakes for a similar effect.
- To make ahead, wrap the brie in puff pastry and store in the fridge for up to a day before baking.
- Experiment with different jellies (fig, raspberry) or nuts (almonds, walnuts) to customize the flavor.
- Make sure to seal the puff pastry well to prevent any filling from leaking out while baking.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French-inspired
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/6 of the baked brie
- Calories: 280
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 9g
- Cholesterol: 45mg