Description
This Baked Brie With Puff Pastry, Cranberry‑Pepper Jelly, and Pecans is an elegant yet easy appetizer featuring creamy brie wrapped in golden puff pastry, topped with sweet-spicy jelly and crunchy pecans for a melty, crowd-pleasing bite.
Ingredients
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (8 oz or ~225 g)
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- ½ cup cranberry‑pepper jelly
- ¼ to ⅓ cup pecans, roughly chopped
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Crack of black pepper (optional)
- Crackers, sliced baguette, or fruit, for serving
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 °F (200 °C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry to fit the brie wheel with overhang for folding.
- Place the brie in the center of the pastry. Spread cranberry‑pepper jelly over the top and scatter chopped pecans.
- Optional: Add a crack of black pepper over the jelly and pecans.
- Wrap the pastry over the brie, trimming or tucking excess as needed. Seal the edges well.
- Place seam side down on the prepared baking sheet. Brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20–25 minutes, until puffed and golden brown.
- Let rest for 5–10 minutes before serving. Transfer to a board and serve with crackers, bread, or fruit.
Notes
- Mix in chopped dried cranberries or rosemary for added flavor.
- Swap pecans with walnuts or almonds.
- Sprinkle coarse sugar on pastry for a dessert-like twist.
- Drizzle with honey or balsamic reduction after baking for extra flavor.
- Use herbed puff pastry or top with sesame seeds before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (1/8 wheel)
- Calories: 240
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 7g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
