Description
Discover how to make Cranberry Brie Pinwheels, the ultimate holiday appetizer. Flaky puff pastry, creamy Brie, and tangy cranberry sauce come together in this easy yet elegant recipe perfect for gatherings.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 oz Brie cheese, diced
- 1/4 cup chopped fresh rosemary
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: additional rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any creases.
- Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the pastry sheet, leaving a slight border around the edges.
- Scatter Brie cheese pieces and chopped rosemary over the cranberry sauce.
- Cut the pastry into 1-inch strips and gently roll each strip into a pinwheel shape.
- Arrange the pinwheels in a Christmas tree shape on the prepared baking sheet, starting with one at the top and adding rows below it, gradually increasing the number of pinwheels in each row.
- Brush the pinwheels with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until the pinwheels are puffed and golden.
- Let cool slightly, then garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds to mimic holiday decorations.
- Prep Time: 15 min
- Cook Time: 15 - 18 min