Holiday Brie En Croute

Celebrate the flavors of the season with this show-stopping Holiday Brie En Croûte, a luxurious appetizer perfect for festive gatherings. This irresistible recipe features creamy brie cheese wrapped in flaky golden puff pastry, with a luscious filling of sweet apricot preserves, tart dried cranberries, and crunchy pecans. The combination of textures and flavors creates a delightful contrast that will impress guests at any holiday table. Quick to prepare and baked to perfection in just 25 minutes, this dish is as simple as it is elegant. Serve warm, paired with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit for an indulgent start to your celebration. Perfect for Christmas, Thanksgiving, or New Year's Eve, this brie en croûte will become a holiday tradition everyone looks forward to!

Nutriscore Rating: 47/100

Prep Time:15 mins

Cook Time:25 mins

Total Time:40 mins

Servings: 6

Ingredients

• 1 sheet Puff pastry sheet (thawed)
• 1 wheel Brie cheese wheel (8 ounces)
• 3 tablespoons Apricot preserves
• 2 tablespoons Chopped pecans
• 2 tablespoons Dried cranberries
• 1 large Egg
• 1 tablespoon Water
• 1 tablespoon All-purpose flour (for dusting)

Directions

Step 1

Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

Step 2

Lightly dust your work surface with flour and roll out the puff pastry sheet to ensure it's smooth and slightly larger than the brie by at least 2 inches on all sides.

Step 3

Place the brie wheel in the center of the puff pastry.

Step 4

Spread the apricot preserves evenly on top of the brie.

Step 5

Sprinkle the chopped pecans and dried cranberries over the preserves, pressing them gently to ensure they stick.

Step 6

Fold the edges of the puff pastry up and over the brie, pleating and pinching as necessary to fully encase it. Trim any excess pastry to avoid thick overlaps, and press to seal the seams completely.

Step 7

In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush the egg wash over the entire surface of the wrapped brie to ensure a golden finish.

Step 8

Carefully transfer the wrapped brie seam-side down onto the prepared baking sheet.

Step 9

Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

Step 10

Remove from the oven and let rest for 5-10 minutes to allow the brie to settle.

Step 11

Transfer to a serving platter, optionally garnished with extra dried cranberries or pecans, and serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.

Nutrition Facts

Serving size	668.5 grams (668.5g)

Amount per serving	% Daily Value*
Calories	2687

Total Fat 178.60g	229%
Saturated Fat 90.30g	451%
Polyunsaturated Fat 2.00g
Cholesterol 444mg	148%
Sodium 2802mg	122%
Total Carbohydrate 207.20g	75%
Dietary Fiber 9.80g	35%
Total Sugars 54.40g
Protein 74.90g	150%

Vitamin D 102IU	509%
Calcium 496mg	38%
Iron 10mg	56%
Potassium 711mg	15%

*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.

Source of Calories

Fat: 58.8%

Protein: 11.0%

Carbs: 30.3%