Festive Cranberry-Walnut Brie Enveloped in Flaky Pastry

Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust

Description:
This delightful Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust, originally featured in a local Portland newspaper, promises to be a crowd-pleaser, perfect for festive gatherings like Christmas and Thanksgiving. While I’ve yet to try making it myself, the combination of creamy brie, tangy cranberry, and crunchy walnuts enveloped in a flaky pastry sounds irresistible—ideal for a holiday brunch or as a savory snack.

Ingredients

Nutritional Information (per serving)

Instructions

1. Preheat the Oven: Begin by preheating your oven to 350°F (175°C), ensuring it’s hot enough to create that perfect golden crust.

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2. Prepare the Pastry: Roll out the frozen puff pastry according to the package directions, ensuring it’s even and ready to cradle the delicious brie.

3. Prepare the Brie: Slice the brie in half horizontally, carefully setting the top half aside for later use.

4. Spread the Gorgonzola: Generously spread the gorgonzola cheese over the cut side of the bottom half of the brie, allowing the flavors to meld beautifully.

5. Assemble the Brie: Place the reserved half on top, cut side down, creating a delightful sandwich of flavors.

6. Add the Toppings: Spread the whole berry cranberry sauce over the top of the brie, and sprinkle the chopped walnuts generously on top for a nice crunch.

7. Wrap in Pastry: Carefully place the rolled-out pastry over the brie, sauce, and nuts, wrapping the edges underneath to seal in all that goodness. Trim any excess pastry and reserve the scraps for decoration.

8. Seal the Pastry: Pinch the edges securely to ensure no filling escapes during baking, creating a lovely, sealed package.

9. Decorate: Transfer the brie to a baking sheet with the seams facing down. Use the reserved pastry scraps to cut out decorative shapes and place them on top for a festive touch.

10. Brush with Milk: Brush the entire pastry with milk to achieve a golden, glossy finish once baked.

11. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 30 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and inviting.

12. Serve: Once baked, remove the brie from the oven and allow it to cool slightly before serving warm. Pair it with your favorite bread or butter crackers for a delightful treat.

Enjoy this show-stopping Cranberry Stuffed Brie in Crust, a dish sure to elevate any holiday spread!