Brie en Croûte Pine Tree (Printable Version)

Creamy brie with cranberry and pecans wrapped in golden puff pastry shaped like a pine tree.

# What You'll Need:

→ Dairy

01 - 1 whole wheel brie cheese (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 Make It:

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 a large triangle to fit completely over the brie wheel, and reserve the remaining pastry scraps.
03 - Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the brie and sprinkle with toasted pecans.
04 - Fold the pastry over the brie, shaping it into a pine tree. Use reserved pastry scraps to cut small triangles or strips to create branches and embellish the tree.
05 - Transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet and brush the surface with beaten egg.
06 - Optionally sprinkle with chopped rosemary. Bake for 20 to 25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and crisp.
07 - Allow to cool for 10 minutes. Optionally drizzle honey over the top before serving.
08 - Serve warm alongside crackers, apple slices, or fresh bread.

# Expert Tips:

01 -
  • Festive and visually stunning presentation
  • Combines creamy brie with tart cranberry and crunchy pecans
02 -
  • Substitute cranberry sauce with fig or apricot preserves for a different flavor
  • For a nut-free version, omit pecans
03 -
  • Use a sharp knife for clean pastry cuts and decorations
  • Brush egg wash gently to ensure golden brown pastry
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