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Cranberry & Pistachio Brie Puff Pastry Christmas Tree

Cranberry & Pistachio Brie Puff Pastry Christmas Tree Delight

This Cranberry & Pistachio Brie Puff Pastry Christmas Tree is a festive vegetarian appetizer that is visually stunning and simple to prepare, perfect for holiday gatherings.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Chilling Time 15 minutes
Total Time 1 hour 10 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Puff Pastry Tree
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Gluten-free option available
  • 8 oz Brie Cheese Camembert can be used as an alternative
For the Filling
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Fig jam or apricot preserves can be used for variation
  • 1/2 cup Pistachios Almonds or walnuts can be used instead

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • parchment paper
  • sharp knife
  • Whisk

Method
 

Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out the puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut out a Christmas tree shape and place it onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  3. Place the Brie cheese square in the center of the Christmas tree shape.
  4. Spread cranberry sauce over the top of the Brie, allowing some to spill over the edges.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pistachios over the cranberry sauce, ensuring they’re evenly distributed.
  6. Fold the branches of the puff pastry over the filling, pinching the edges together to seal.
  7. Whisk an egg and brush it generously over the entire surface of the pastry.
  8. Bake in the preheated oven for about 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown.
  9. Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly. Serve warm alongside crackers or baguette slices.

Nutrition

Serving: 1servingCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 12gProtein: 6gFat: 15gSaturated Fat: 6gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 6gCholesterol: 30mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 5gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 5mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 5mg

Notes

Chill the assembled pastry for at least 15 minutes before baking for best results. Ensure Brie is at room temperature for smooth melting.

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