Bloody Baked Brie
A delightful appetizer combining creamy brie cheese with sweet-tart cranberry sauce, wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper to taste
- Fresh herbs (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface.
- Place the wheel of brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Spread the cranberry sauce over the top of the brie.
- Fold the pastry over the brie, sealing it well.
- Brush the outside of the pastry with the beaten egg.
- Place the wrapped brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown.
- Let it cool for a few minutes, then slice and serve with crackers or bread.
- Garnish with fresh herbs if desired.
Notes
Make sure the puff pastry is cold before working with it for a flaky texture. You can also sprinkle chopped nuts on top of the cranberry sauce for extra flavor.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 22g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 50mg