Description
An elegant holiday appetizer that combines the creaminess of brie with the crunch of pistachios and sweet-tart cranberries, shaped into a festive Christmas tree.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 round Brie cheese
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup roasted and salted pistachios, chopped
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1 egg, mixed with 1 tsp water or plant-based milk for egg wash
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut into a Christmas tree shape on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Place the brie in the center and sprinkle with pistachios and cranberries.
- Cut slits in the pastry and fold over to create ‘branches’.
- Brush with egg wash and bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown.
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Serve with fresh fruits or festive crackers. Can be frozen before baking for up to a month.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 serving
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 7g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 8g
- Unsaturated Fat: 9g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 20g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: holiday appetizer, brie, pistachio, cranberry, festive recipe, Christmas, party food