Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable Version)

Warm Brie wrapped in pastry, topped with cranberries and pecans for a festive touch.

# What You Need:

01 - 1 wheel (8 oz) Brie cheese

02 - 1/3 cup dried cranberries

03 - 1/3 cup pecan halves or pieces

04 - 2 tbsp honey or maple syrup

05 - 1/2 tsp orange zest (optional)

06 - 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

07 - 1 egg, beaten for egg wash

08 - Crackers, sliced baguette, or apple slices

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.

02 - Place the Brie in the center of the puff pastry sheet.

03 - In a small bowl, combine dried cranberries, pecans, honey, and orange zest if using.

04 - Spoon the cranberry-pecan mixture evenly over the top of the Brie.

05 - Fold the pastry up and over the Brie, pinching edges to seal. Flip seam-side down on the baking sheet.

06 - Brush the pastry with the beaten egg for a golden finish.

07 - Bake for 18–20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

08 - Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Serve warm with crackers, baguette, or apple slices.

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It transforms into something restaurant fancy while using just one wheel of cheese and basic pantry staples
The contrast between warm molten cheese and crunchy pecans creates the kind of bite people reach for again and again

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Thaw puff pastry in the fridge overnight, not on the counter, or the butter layers start to separate and you lose all those flaky layers
If your pastry starts feeling too warm and sticky while you are working, pop it in the freezer for 5 minutes

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If any cheese escapes while baking, just let it crisp up on the parchment because those crispy cheese bits become the most coveted bites
Leftovers reheat surprisingly well in a 350°F oven for about 10 minutes, though honestly I have never had leftovers