Mini Cranberry Brie Wreath (Printable Version)

Buttery puff pastry squares topped with creamy Brie and cranberry sauce, shaped into a festive wreath.

# Ingredient List:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (approx. 8.8 oz)

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 4.2 oz Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, cut into 16 cubes
03 - 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or quality store-bought)
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or walnuts
07 - Fresh rosemary sprigs

# Directions:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 10x10-inch square. Cut into 16 equal squares.
03 - Place each square into a cup of a mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form a shell.
04 - Place a cube of Brie into each shell. Top with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce and a pinch of chopped rosemary.
05 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg.
06 - Bake for 16 to 18 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
07 - Allow tartlets to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the muffin tin.
08 - Arrange the mini tartlets in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Festive and elegant appetizer
  • Delightful mini tartlets perfect for holiday gatherings
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a touch of orange zest to the cranberry sauce.
  • Try goat cheese or Camembert instead of Brie.
03 -
  • Use quality frozen puff pastry for best results.
  • Ensure Brie is cut into uniform cubes for even baking.
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