Perfect Baked Brie with Honey and Cranberries
An easy and elegant holiday appetizer featuring a warm, melty brie wheel wrapped in flaky puff pastry, topped with a sweet and tart cranberry and honey mixture.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20-25 minutes
- Total Time: 30-35 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 wheel Brie (8 ounces / 225 grams)
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup fresh cranberries (100 grams)
- 3 tablespoons honey
- 1 tablespoon brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon lemon zest
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
- 1 egg (beaten)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (30 grams, optional)
- Fresh thyme or rosemary sprigs (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- In a small bowl, combine cranberries, honey, brown sugar, lemon zest, and cinnamon (if using). Stir and set aside for 5 minutes to macerate.
- Place the brie wheel on a clean surface. Optionally, slice off a thin layer from the bottom to help it sit flat.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface into a roughly 12-inch (30 cm) square.
- Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spoon the cranberry mixture evenly over the top, leaving edges free.
- Fold the corners of the pastry up and over the brie, pinching seams to seal. Trim excess dough if needed. Place seam side down on the baking sheet.
- Brush the pastry gently with beaten egg to give a glossy, golden finish.
- Score a few shallow slits on top of the pastry to allow steam to escape.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from oven and let rest for 5 minutes. Sprinkle chopped nuts and fresh herbs if using.
- Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or crisp apple slices.
Notes
If puff pastry feels sticky, chill for 10 minutes before folding. Let the baked brie rest 5 minutes before serving to avoid lava cheese spills. Frozen cranberries can be used if thawed and drained. For gluten-free, use almond flour puff pastry and adjust baking time. Vegan brie alternatives can be used but texture will differ.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 wedge (1/8 of the
- Calories: 220
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 16
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 10
Keywords: baked brie, holiday appetizer, honey, cranberries, puff pastry, easy appetizer, festive recipe