Description
A visually stunning and delicious holiday appetizer featuring creamy brie, sweet cranberries, and crunchy pistachios, shaped like a festive Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of high-quality brie cheese
- 1 cup fresh or dried cranberries
- 1 cup unsalted shelled pistachios
- 2 tablespoons honey
- Fresh rosemary or thyme (to taste)
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Let the brie cheese soften at room temperature for about 30 minutes.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface to 1/4 inch thick and cut into tree shape.
- Mix cranberries, pistachios, honey, and herbs in a bowl.
- Spread softened brie onto the pastry, leaving a border.
- Layer the cranberry and pistachio mixture on the brie evenly.
- Fold pastry edges over the filling and seal.
- Brush with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake on a lined sheet for 25-30 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool slightly before serving.
Notes
Serve with crackers or sliced veggies. Fresh herbs can be added for flavor enhancement.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 350mg
- Fat: 20g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 4g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
Keywords: Christmas appetizer, festive recipes, holiday gatherings, brie recipes, pistachios, cranberries