Appetizer
Baked Brie with Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberry Sauce
Baked Brie with Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberry Sauce is a perfect holiday appetizer wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. This delightful dish brings together the creamy richness of brie with the sweet crunch of maple-glazed pecans and the tartness of cranberry sauce. My family always uses it to kick off our holiday feasts, and let me tell you, it's a crowd-pleaser every single time!
Appetizer
Baked Brie with Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberry Sauce
Baked Brie with Maple Candied Pecans and Cranberry Sauce is a perfect holiday appetizer wrapped in puff pastry and baked to perfection. This delightful dish brings together the creamy richness of brie with the sweet crunch of maple-glazed pecans and the tartness of cranberry sauce. My family always uses it to kick off our holiday feasts, and let me tell you, it's a crowd-pleaser every single time!
The Recipe
Ingredients
Candied Pecans
- 1/2 cup chopped pecans
- 2 tablespoons maple syrup
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- Pinch of sea salt
Baked Brie
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 1 wheel of brie cheese
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (or any jam)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet, add chopped pecans, maple syrup, and brown sugar, then sauté over medium heat until it thickens.
💡Stir frequently to prevent burning. - 2
Add a pinch of sea salt to the pecans, then set aside.
- 3
Spread cranberry sauce over the brie, then add the candied pecans on top.
- 4
Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and place it over the brie.
- 5
Fold the puff pastry over the bottom of the brie, pinch it shut, and discard any extra pastry.
- 6
Brush the pastry with egg wash.
- 7
Bake in a preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8
Optionally, add a decorative bow on top before serving.
Helpful Notes
- ◈You can use any jam if cranberry sauce is not available.
- ◈Ensure the puff pastry is well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.
The Recipe
Instructions
- 1
In a skillet, add chopped pecans, maple syrup, and brown sugar, then sauté over medium heat until it thickens.
💡Stir frequently to prevent burning. - 2
Add a pinch of sea salt to the pecans, then set aside.
- 3
Spread cranberry sauce over the brie, then add the candied pecans on top.
- 4
Roll out one sheet of puff pastry and place it over the brie.
- 5
Fold the puff pastry over the bottom of the brie, pinch it shut, and discard any extra pastry.
- 6
Brush the pastry with egg wash.
- 7
Bake in a preheated oven until the pastry is golden brown.
- 8
Optionally, add a decorative bow on top before serving.
Helpful Notes
- ◈You can use any jam if cranberry sauce is not available.
- ◈Ensure the puff pastry is well-sealed to prevent cheese from leaking during baking.