Save A festive and elegant appetizer featuring buttery puff pastry, creamy Brie, and tangy cranberry sauce, shaped into delightful mini tartlets arranged as a wreath—perfect for holiday gatherings.
This appetizer quickly became a holiday favorite in my family because it combines ease with elegance and impressive taste.
Ingredients
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
- Cheese & Filling: 120 g Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, cut into 16 cubes, 1/3 cup (80 ml) cranberry sauce (homemade or quality store-bought), 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Garnish (optional): 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or walnuts, Fresh rosemary sprigs
Instructions
- Step 1:
- Preheat the oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Step 2:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 25 x 25 cm (10 x 10 inch) square. Cut into 16 equal squares.
- Step 3:
- Place a square of puff pastry into each cup of a mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form a shell.
- Step 4:
- Add a cube of Brie to each shell. Top with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce and a pinch of chopped rosemary.
- Step 5:
- Brush the exposed pastry edges with the beaten egg.
- Step 6:
- Bake for 1618 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- Step 7:
- Let cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove tarts from tin.
- Step 8:
- Arrange the mini tarts in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Save My family always gathers around this tart wreath during the holidays, making memories and savoring every bite together.
Notes
Serve with sparkling wine or a crisp white for the perfect pairing.
Required Tools
Rolling pin, Mini muffin tin (16 cups or bake in batches), Pastry brush, Sharp knife
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (Brie), Egg, Wheat (puff pastry), Tree nuts (if using pistachios or walnuts). Always check labels for possible cross-contamination or ingredient changes.
Save These tarts bring warmth and joy to any gathering, effortlessly combining flavor and festive presentation.
Recipe Questions
- → What type of pastry is best for these tartlets?
Frozen puff pastry works best for its buttery, flaky texture and ease of use when cut into squares.
- → Can I substitute the Brie cheese?
Yes, soft cheeses like goat cheese or Camembert can be used for a different but complementary flavor.
- → How should I bake these tartlets?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 16–18 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
- → Are there options to enhance the cranberry sauce?
Adding a touch of orange zest to the cranberry sauce brings extra brightness and depth to the flavor.
- → How can these tartlets be served?
They can be enjoyed warm or at room temperature and pair wonderfully with sparkling wine or crisp white beverages.