Mini Cranberry Brie Wreath (Print Version)

Buttery puff pastry nests filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce arranged in a festive wreath.

# Components:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (approximately 8.8 ounces)

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 4.2 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed if preferred, 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 10 x 10 inch square. Cut into 16 equal squares.
03 - Press each pastry square gently into the cups of a 16-cup mini muffin tin to create shells.
04 - Place one cube of Brie cheese into each pastry shell. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce atop each, then sprinkle with a pinch of chopped rosemary.
05 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with beaten egg to ensure golden color upon baking.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
07 - Allow tarts to cool for 5 minutes before gently removing them from the muffin tin.
08 - Arrange the mini tarts in a wreath formation on a serving platter. Optionally garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Buttery puff pastry with creamy Brie
  • Tangy homemade or quality store-bought cranberry sauce
02 -
  • For extra flavor, add a touch of orange zest to the cranberry sauce
  • Try goat cheese or Camembert instead of Brie
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry to keep the layers flaky
  • Allow tarts to cool slightly before removing from muffin tin to keep shape intact
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