Christmas Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars – Recipe from Yummiest Food Cookbook (2024)

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CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY BRIE PUFF PASTRY STARS – Quick and Easy appetizer perfect for Christmas! Puff pastry stars topped with brie and cranberry sauce!

Christmas Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars – Recipe from Yummiest Food Cookbook (1)

These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars make a super easy appetizer for your holiday parties. Something I love about this recipe is you need only 5 ingredients: puff pastry, brie, cranberry sauce, egg and fresh thyme to garnish.

Holiday entertaining is one of my favorite things. I love planning and preparing food for my family and friends and appetizer are my favorite. For these simple Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars, I just used ready rolled puff pastry which is available at most grocery stores.

I roll out the puff pastry sheet onto floured surface, use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pastry stars, place half of pastry stars on the on baking sheet, then using a beaten egg, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of pastry stars then top with another puff pastry star then repeat with apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of pastry star. I baked them for 8-10 minutes, until the stars are puffed and golden then take out puff pastry stars of the oven and cut small slices off brie and place on top of each pastry stars and place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt and bubble the brie.

Then tool them out of the oven and spooned a little cranberry sauce in each pastry stars. You can also bake them with cranberry sauce, but I preferred the fresher flavor that the cranberries had when I did not bake them. I finished these with a little fresh thyme. You can leave it out if you want, but it really adds an extra layer of flavor, so try it before you decide.

Brie can be served a variety of ways but the most popular is heating it in the oven and then topping it with cranberry sauce, other fruits or nuts. You can also wrap it in a crescent sheet or puff pastry sheet before baking it or you can serve brie with sliced crackers or baguette.

If you are looking for a new festive appetizer or snack option that it’s quick to put together, these Christmas Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars are just the thing. Quick, easy and totally delicious Christmas Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars are festive holiday appetizer. Enjoy and have a wonderful holiday season!

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CHRISTMAS CRANBERRY BRIE PUFF PASTRY STARS – Quick and Easy appetizer perfect for Christmas! Puff pastry stars topped with brie and cranberry sauce!

Ingredients

  • 14 oz ready rolled puff pastry
  • 1 egg
  • 6 oz brie cheese
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce
  • Fresh thyme, optional to garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 360F and line a baking sheet with parchment paper
  2. Roll out the puff pastry sheet onto a floured surface
  3. Use a star-shaped cookie cutter to cut out individual pastry stars
  4. Place half of the pastry stars on the on a baking sheet
  5. Using a beaten egg, apply a thin layer of egg wash to the top of pastry stars
  6. Top with another puff pastry star then repeat with applying a thin layer of egg wash to the top of pastry star
  7. Bake for 8-10 minutes, until the stars are puffed and golden
  8. Take out puff pastry stars of the oven
  9. Cut small slices off brie and place on top of each pastry stars and place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt and bubble the brie
  10. Remove puff pastry stars from oven and place on a plate
  11. Spoon a small amount of the cranberry sauce on top of the brie and a few fresh thyme leaves
  12. Serve immediately

Notes

They are best straight from the oven, but if you want to get ahead you could bake, cool, cover and store the puff pastry stars without the brie and cranberries a day or two beforehand. Then place in the oven for 2-3 minutes to heat through before adding the brie.


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    I haven’t made this yet but I can’t wait. Thank you for sharing.

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Christmas Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Stars – Recipe from Yummiest Food Cookbook (2024)

FAQs

How long to reheat baked brie in puff pastry? ›

Yes. To reheat the puff pastry bites, place them back in the oven on a baking sheet. Bake at 200°F for 15 – 20 minutes to bring back the crispiness of the puff pasty and re-melt the brie cheese.

Do you eat baked brie with crackers? ›

Creamy, ooey, gooey baked brie is the ultimate recipe to make for entertaining! It takes less than 30 minutes to make and will instantly take any grazing board to the next level. It's tangy, savory and sweet all in one and makes for the perfect dip with crispy bread or crackers!

Should you cut the rind off brie before baking in puff pastry? ›

The Brie's rind is edible and will be a bit softer after baking. If you cut off the rind, the cheese could leak through the puff pastry during baking.

Do you take the rind off brie before baking? ›

Do you take the rind off before baking? Keep the rind on, as it will help the cheese hold its shape so it doesn't all melt out. The rind is also edible, so you can enjoy it with the melted cheese, or simply remove the top layer after baking and dunk in crusty bread like a fondue.

What meat goes best with brie cheese? ›

Salumi (Fancy Word or Umbrella Term for the Vast Realm of Prepared Italian Meats)
  • Salami.
  • Salami Calabrese.
  • Soppressata.
  • Prosciutto.
  • Coppa.
  • Bresaola.
  • Pepperoni.

Which jam goes with brie? ›

Brie cheese is the perfect partner to jam! It pairs beautifully with jam varieties, such as: fig, apricot, blackberry, boysenberry or cherry jam.

What crackers go best with baked brie? ›

Plain saltines, whole grain and multigrain crackers all complement Brie. The cap of a wheel is often removed ( but this is not necessary) and jams or chutneys with or without seeds or nuts are poured on top. A room temperature Brie is soft enough to spread on most crackers, so it becomes a matter of taste preference.

How do you reheat pastry wrapped brie? ›

Yes, you can reheat it! I'm not sure you'll have any leftovers...but, in case, here is what you do. On a low temperature of 200F, place the cold baked brie in the puff pastry on a baking sheet and heat for about 20-30 minutes. You could tent it with foil paper to prevent the crust from browning too much.

How do you reheat baked brie? ›

How to store and reheat leftovers. Brie will harden as it cools. Once it returns to room temperature, transfer the cheese to an airtight container and refrigerate for a day or two. To reheat brie: Place it in an oven-safe dish and pop it in a 350°F oven until it is gooey again.

How do you reheat cooked brie? ›

place on a baking sheet, warm the Baked Brie at 300 degrees, until heated through for about 15-20 minutes. Insert knife. If tip is hot to touch, cheese is ready. serve at room temperature, or gently rewarm to crisp at 350 degrees.

How long to reheat puff pastry in oven? ›

Preheat oven or toaster oven to 350 degrees. Bake a foil-wrapped pastry until it springs back when you gently press down on the top (about 10 minutes). Peel back the foil to expose the top of the pastry and bake until crisp to the touch (about 5 minutes).

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