Cranberry Rum Brie
Elevate your holiday gatherings or cozy nights in with this show-stopping Cranberry Rum Brie, a perfect blend of savory and sweet wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. This baked brie recipe features a creamy brie wheel topped with a luscious cranberry-rum compote, infused with the zesty kick of orange zest and a touch of brown sugar for balance. Add chopped pecans for a delightful crunch, then bake until the pastry is beautifully puffed and golden. Ready in just 40 minutes, this elegant appetizer is ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or any special occasion. Serve it warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit for a crowd-pleasing dish that’s as impressive as it is irresistible.
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Recipe Information
Ingredients
- 1 piece Brie wheel (8 oz)
- 1.5 cups Cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 2 tablespoons Dark rum
- 1 tablespoon Brown sugar
- 1 teaspoon Orange zest
- 0.25 cup Chopped pecans (optional)
- 1 piece Puff pastry sheet (thawed, if frozen)
- 1 piece Egg yolk
- 1 teaspoon Water
Instructions
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
In a small saucepan over medium-low heat, combine the cranberry sauce, dark rum, brown sugar, and orange zest. Stir until the mixture is heated through and slightly thickened, about 5 minutes. Remove from heat and let cool slightly.
Place your thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and gently roll it out just enough to remove any creases.
In the center of the pastry sheet, place the wheel of brie. Top the brie with the cranberry-rum mixture, spreading it evenly. Sprinkle chopped pecans over the top, if using.
Fold the puff pastry over the brie, gathering the edges to fully enclose it. Pinch the edges to seal, trimming off any excess pastry if needed.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg yolk and water to make an egg wash. Brush the surface of the pastry with the egg wash to create a golden finish when baked.
Carefully transfer the wrapped brie to the prepared baking sheet, seam-side down.
Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
Remove from oven and let the brie rest for 5 minutes to firm up slightly before serving.
Serve warm with crackers, sliced baguette, or fresh fruit.
Nutrition Facts
Calories |
2972 | ||
|---|---|---|---|
% Daily Value* |
|||
| Total Fat | 176.7 g | 227% | |
| Saturated Fat | 64.8 g | 324% | |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 0.0 g | ||
| Cholesterol | 408 mg | 136% | |
| Sodium | 2491 mg | 108% | |
| Total Carbohydrate | 264.7 g | 96% | |
| Dietary Fiber | 7.4 g | 26% | |
| Total Sugars | 151.3 g | ||
| Protein | 69.8 g | 140% | |
| Vitamin D | 1.7 mcg | 8% | |
| Calcium | 506 mg | 39% | |
| Iron | 9.2 mg | 51% | |
| Potassium | 788 mg | 17% | |
*The % Daily Value tells you how much a nutrient in a serving of food contributes to a daily diet. 2,000 calories a day is used for general nutrition advice.
