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Cranberry Brie Pastry Wreath Recipe

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  • Author: Diane
  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 6 servings
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Description

This delightful Pastry Wreath features flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and fresh basil, making it a perfect festive appetizer or snack. It’s beautifully shaped like a wreath, baked until golden, and brushed with egg wash for a shiny finish.

Ingredients

Pastry Wreath Ingredients

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 125g brie, sliced
  • 100g cranberry sauce
  • Handful of fresh basil leaves
  • 1 egg, whisked

Instructions

  1. Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 180°C with the fan bake setting to ensure even cooking.
  2. Prepare Pastry Base: Place a large piece of baking paper on the work surface, then lay your sheet of puff pastry on top to prevent sticking.
  3. Mark Centre Circle: Use a small bowl and press it gently in the centre of the pastry to create a circle outline as a guide.
  4. Cut Pastry Center: Remove the bowl and make 4 cuts within the marked circle as if slicing a pizza into 8 equal wedges.
  5. Layer Fillings: Around the centre circle, spread the cranberry sauce in a wreath shape. Layer the sliced brie and fresh basil leaves evenly over the sauce.
  6. Form the Wreath: Take one triangular piece of pastry from the centre and fold it over the filling, connecting it to the outer edge of the wreath. Press to seal and repeat with all pieces, trimming any excess pastry to form a neat ring.
  7. Egg Wash: Brush the entire pastry wreath with the whisked egg using a pastry brush to achieve a golden glossy finish after baking.
  8. Bake: Place the wreath on the baking tray with baking paper and bake in the preheated oven for 25 minutes or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
  9. Rest and Serve: Remove the wreath from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before slicing into portions and serving warm.

Notes

  • Use chilled puff pastry for best results to keep it flaky and crisp.
  • Ensure brie slices are not too thick to allow even melting.
  • You can substitute cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like fig or apricot for a different flavor profile.
  • Fresh basil adds a nice herbal contrast but can be replaced with thyme or rosemary if preferred.
  • Serve this wreath as an appetizer, brunch dish, or party snack.
  • Prep Time: 10 minutes
  • Cook Time: 25 minutes
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: European

Find it online: https://eatwithdiane.com/cranberry-brie-pastry-wreath-recipe/