Baked Brie Cranberry Pecan (Printable)

Warm Brie wrapped in golden pastry topped with cranberries and pecans, ideal for entertaining or appetizers.

# What You'll 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 18–20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.

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

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It looks impressive but comes together in under 30 minutes with minimal effort
The combination of warm creamy cheese tart cranberries and crunchy pecans is downright addictive

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Do not remove the rind from the brie before baking or you will have a messy cheese leak situation
Sealing the pastry edges really well prevents the cheese from escaping during baking

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Serve this straight from the baking sheet to keep the presentation casual and rustic
Have your serving utensils ready before you cut because everyone will want some immediately