Delicious Mini Brie Christmas Trees for Festive Gatherings
These Mini Brie Christmas Trees are a delicious and enchanting appetizer perfect for festive gatherings.
Equipment
- Rolling Pin
- Baking sheet
- parchment paper
- Pastry brush
- Sharp knife or pizza cutter
Ingredients
For the Pastry
- 1 sheet Puff pastry Thawed
- 1 large Beaten egg For egg wash
For the Brie Filling
- 1 wheel Brie cheese Good quality
- ½ cup Cranberry sauce Or fig jam
- ¼ cup Chopped walnuts or pecans
- 1 sprig Fresh rosemary Or thyme
- 1 tablespoon Honey
- to taste Salt
- to taste Black pepper
For Garnish
- to taste Fresh parsley or greens Optional
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out your thawed puff pastry until about ⅛ inch thick and cut into a triangle shape.
- Place the Brie wheel at the base of the triangle with the round side facing up.
- Spread the cranberry sauce over the top of the Brie wheel.
- Sprinkle chopped walnuts or pecans, followed by fresh rosemary, and drizzle with honey; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the edges of the puff pastry over the Brie and pinch to seal securely.
- Brush the entire surface of the pastry with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Let cool for a few minutes before garnishing and serving.
Notes
These delightful Mini Brie Christmas Trees make for an irresistible holiday appetizer and are sure to impress your guests.
Nutrition
Serving: 1treeCalories: 240kcalCarbohydrates: 20gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 4gCholesterol: 45mgSodium: 300mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 100mgIron: 1mg
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