Cranberry Brie en Croute
Around the holidays, a festive baked Brie is a perfect appetizer. This irresistible Cranberry Brie en Croute is topped with cranberry sauce, a touch of rosemary, and wrapped in flaky puffed pastry.
Baked Brie Recipes are one of my go-to appetizers for entertaining. With cranberries and a green and red garnish including fresh rosemary makes a most festive presentation!
Why You Must Make
- The cranberry twist makes it perfect for the holidays!
- Garnished with fresh cranberries and rosemary sprigs create a festive presentation.
- It’s absolutely delicious and easy to make.
I know I’ve developed a winning recipe when I get the picky husband to eat a food he claims to despise (actually he fibs and says he’s “allergic”). After decades of marriage, I finally witnessed him ingest cranberries! He’s snubbed my holiday Cranberry Fluff Salad for years. Sigh.
Yes, he was a huge fan of this cranberry brie baked in puff pastry. I served it for our holiday cookie exchange, where it nearly disappeared. But there were enough leftovers so Bill could make himself a few nibbles before dinner. There are SO many amazing Baked Brie Recipes to try if cranberries really aren’t your thing. But I’m dying to try this tempting Cranberry Cheese Ball!!
Yes, this is just THAT good! Plus, it tasted amazing with a glass of Pinot Grigio. The crisp, refreshing citrus and green apple undertones paired exquisitely with this Cranberry Brie en Croute.
How to Bake Brie
Even if your results aren’t worthy of being featured in a magazine, you will still have an amazing appetizer. Here are some tips I’ve learned along the way. My procedure goes as follows:
- Carefully cut the rind off the top of your Brie. This will be the top side when you bake.
- Roll (all affiliate links) and cut out a round of puff pastry which is big enough to totally encase the cheese. Add the topping to the center of the puff pastry. Place the Brie, cut side down, over the topping.
- Fold the pastry over the cheese, making sure it’s all covered (you can patch it with scraps if needed). Use an egg wash to seal the creases.
- Once sealed, flip back over and brush with egg wash.
- If desired, cut out decorative shapes with leftover puff pastry. “Glue” them on the top with egg wash, then brush with egg wash.
- PRO-Tip: Chill the uncooked wrapped Brie for about 20 minutes, so the puff pastry is cold. Then bake in a hot oven. Puff pastry “puffs” more efficiently when the dough is cold and the oven is hot.
- Wait at least 20 minutes before cutting into the Brie so the cheese can firm up slightly. Bon appetit!
Frequently Asked Questions
If you’re mainly familiar with Cheddar and Swiss cheese, Brie may seem rather exotic. Brie is a French double creme cheese that dates back to the 8th century (Food Lover’s Companion). It has an edible white rind and a soft, oozy center. It is made from cow’s milk.
Yes, the rind is edible. It can be an acquired taste as the coating of Penicillium camemberti is a white mold that’s safe to eat. When baking brie, leaving the rind on will help maintain the shape of the brie. The top rind can be removed before topping and wrapping in the dough to bake.
You’ll definitely want sturdy dippers like crackers, toasts, or even baguette slices to scoop up the gooey cheese.
Fresh and/or dried fruit, nuts, and a crisp white wine or fruity red wine are delicious accompaniments to serve along with the Brie.
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- Cranberry Orange Brie Crostini from Two Peas and Their Pod
- Raspberry Brie Bites
- Strawberry Bacon Brie Salad
- Baked Brie with Raspberries
- Caramel Baked Brie
- Plus, this Antipasto Wreath is also perfect for the holidays!
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Cranberry Brie en Croute Recipe
An elegant Baked Brie recipe that's perfect for any gathering!
Ingredients
- 1 12.3-ounce Round of Brie*
- 1 package of frozen puff pastry, thawed (I use Dufour brand. Look for butter in the ingredients for the best result)
- ¾ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1-2 tablespoons dried cranberries
- ¼ teaspoon minced fresh rosemary
- 1 egg (beaten with 1 teaspoon water), to glaze
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400º. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and set aside.
- Roll out puff pastry to smooth seams. Cut out a large round and place it on a baking sheet. Reserve scraps to decorate, if desired.
- Cut the rind off the top of the Brie.
- Mix together cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, and rosemary.
- Spoon the mixture over the center of the puff pastry round.
- Place the cut side of the Brie centered over the cranberry sauce.
- Fold puff pastry over the top of the Brie sealing the overlapping pastry with egg glaze. Flip over and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Chill for about 30 minutes.
- Brush with egg mixture, decorate with scraps cut into shapes (I made leaves and berries), and brush with egg wash again.
- Bake for about 25 minutes. Cool for 30 minutes before serving.
- Serve with crackers or toasts.
Notes
*This was the weight of the Brie I purchased. 8 or 16 ounce rounds will work, too, but the number of portions will vary. You may need to use less of the cranberry topping with a smaller Brie or make two!
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Nutrition Information:
Yield:
10Serving Size:
1Amount Per Serving: Calories: 215Total Fat: 12gSaturated Fat: 7gTrans Fat: 0gUnsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 56mgSodium: 254mgCarbohydrates: 18gFiber: 1gSugar: 14gProtein: 9g
21 Comments on “Cranberry Brie en Croute”
This recipe was a hit! So simple yet so satisfying. Perfect for a cozy gathering or just a treat for myself.
One of my favorite appetizers to serve guests.
I love it! Really gorgeous!
The cranberry and Brie together was heaven!
This is a total hit at our house! I’m definitely serving it to our guests next dinner party!
When I made this it was an instant hit!
This is one of my go-to holiday recipes. So good!
This is on my list of treats to make before spring and I’m really looking forward to it.
Such a perfectly festive and delicious holiday appetizer! Hope you had a wonderful Christmas! 🙂
I want this at my new years party!
Dear Lizzy, Looks perfect to enjoy the holiday with this brie. Merry Christmas my dear to you and your family. xoxo Catherine
I love baked brie recipes and this one looks like a winner, that warm, sweet and tart cranberry sauce would be an excellent foil for the rich and creamy brie. I love that you also added some dried cranberries, so much texture. The leaf decoration on top is beautiful too. I wish you and your family an amazing Christmas and a happy and healthy new year.
I love cranberry and brie together, and this is such a delicious way to enjoy them both.
Yummy! This sounds amazing, I’m quite certain I could eat my weight in this!
Lovely recipe, Merry Christmas dear.
I have never had baked brie but I cannot wait to try it after seeing this mouth watering recipe. Merry Christmas, Liz!
Great tips Liz! I love the addition of dried cranberries and the cut outs!
Very pretty! Merry Christmas Liz-enjoy:@)
It looks so elegant, like from a restaurant!
If Mr. Picky Eater approves, you know it has to be good. 😀 Merry Christmas.
Absolutely heavenly and perfect for the holidays!
Merry Christmas, Liz!