Baked Brie en Croute with Cranberry Sauce
Baked Brie en Croute with Cranberry Sauce and Toasted Almonds, a showstopping appetizer that features a creamy, rich brie, vibrant sweet and tart homemade cranberry sauce and toasted almonds wrapped in a flaky puff pastry then baked to a golden perfection. It's a wonderful holiday starter that will no doubt be a crowd-pleaser at any gatherings or dinner parties.
Servings: 6 servings
Calories: 476kcal
Ingredients
- 1 brie wheel (500 g, 17.6 oz)
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (150 g)
- 3 tablespoon toasted almond flakes
- 1 ready-rolled puff pastry
- 1 egg to brush the pastry
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 190 degrees Celsius (375 Fahrenheit).
- Use a sharp knife to score the brie, and spread an even layer of cranberry sauce over it.
- Top with toasted almond flakes, then carefully wrap the wheel in puff pastry, making sure it's sealed well to prevent the juices from escaping.
- Brush the pastry with beaten egg, and bake for 25-30 minutes until the pastry is golden.
- Remove it from the oven and allow it to rest for 5 minutes before serving.
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Notes
- allow the wrapped brie to rest before serving, the cheese will set slightly, which will make it a lot easier to slice and serve
- use cold puff pastry, warm pastry diminishes flakiness and makes it harder to handle
- score the cheese before topping it with cranberry sauce, it helps with flavour, heat distribution and prevents the cheese from bursting inside the pastry
- baking times might vary depending on the size of the brie wheel
Nutrition
Calories: 476kcal | Carbohydrates: 37g | Protein: 14g | Fat: 31g | Saturated Fat: 11g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 3g | Monounsaturated Fat: 15g | Trans Fat: 0.01g | Cholesterol: 65mg | Sodium: 351mg | Potassium: 165mg | Fiber: 2g | Sugar: 14g | Vitamin A: 281IU | Vitamin C: 0.4mg | Calcium: 101mg | Iron: 2mg