Can I make this ahead?

Absolutely! Assemble it up to 24 hours in advance and keep it wrapped in the fridge. Just add 2-3 extra minutes to the bake time since it'll be chilled. The egg wash might get slightly tacky, but don't worry—it'll bake up golden.

You bet! Freeze the unbaked wrapped brie for up to 1 month. No need to thaw—just bake straight from frozen, adding 5-7 minutes to the time. The texture stays perfect.

The brie leaked out—what went wrong?

This happens if you overfill or tear the pastry. Leave a 1-inch border when topping the brie, and be gentle when folding. A little ooze is normal (and tasty!), but major leaks mean the pastry wasn't sealed tightly.

Can I use a different cheese?

Brie's mild flavor and meltiness are ideal, but Camembert works too. Avoid super-soft cheeses like goat cheese—they get too runny. For other cheese-based recipes, check out our baked brie with honey and walnuts .

How do I know when it's done baking?

Look for deep golden pastry and listen for a faint sizzle—that's the cheese bubbling inside. If the top browns too fast, tent it with foil.

Easy Cranberry Pecan Brie Wrapped In Puff Pastry

Description

A simple and delicious appetizer featuring brie cheese wrapped in puff pastry with cranberries and pecans.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 wheel brie cheese (8 oz)
1/4 cup dried cranberries
1/4 cup chopped pecans
1 egg, beaten

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C).
Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface.
Place brie wheel in the center of pastry.
Sprinkle cranberries and pecans over brie.
Fold pastry over brie and seal edges.
Brush pastry with beaten egg.
Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.

Notes

Use kitchen shears to trim excess pastry.
Serve with crackers or sliced baguette.
Substitute walnuts for pecans if preferred.

Prep Time: 10 mins
Cook Time: 25 mins
Category: Appetizer
Method: Baked
Cuisine: American