Puff Pastry Baked Brie with Spicy Cranberries
A show-stopping appetizer featuring gooey brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry and topped with spicy cranberry sauce.
Servings: 8 servings
Ingredients
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small wheel Brie cheese
- 1 each Egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 2 cups Cranberries (fresh or frozen)
- ½ cup Granulated sugar
- 1 tablespoon Cornstarch
- ¼ teaspoon Salt
- 1 teaspoon Minced jalapeno
Instructions
- Step 1: In a medium saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, cornstarch, salt, and minced jalapeno.
- Step 2: Cook over medium heat, stirring until sugar dissolves and cranberries break down, about 5-7 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
- Step 3: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Step 4: Place brie in the center of the pastry and spoon cranberry mixture on top.
- Step 5: Fold pastry around brie, sealing any openings, and place seam side down on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Step 6: Brush with beaten egg for a golden color.
- Step 7: Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Step 8: Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving warm with crackers, bread, or apple slices.
Equipment
- Medium Saucepan
- Baking Sheet
- Parchment Paper
- Brush
Notes
Ensure puff pastry is completely thawed. For more spice, add extra jalapeno. Let brie rest before slicing to prevent excessive oozing.