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Puff Pastry Baked Brie: Easy Holiday Appetizer with Cranberry Chutney

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A show-stopping holiday appetizer featuring creamy Brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry, filled with homemade sweet-tart cranberry chutney and optional toasted nuts. Perfect for festive gatherings and guaranteed to wow any crowd.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet puff pastry (8–9 oz, thawed if frozen)
  • 1 wheel Brie cheese (8 oz, double cream preferred)
  • 1 egg (large)
  • 1 tablespoon milk (whole or 2%)
  • 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts, pecans, or almonds; optional)
  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/3 cup granulated sugar
  • 1/4 cup water
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice (freshly squeezed)
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest (finely grated)
  • 1 tablespoon balsamic vinegar
  • 1/8 teaspoon ground cinnamon (optional)
  • Pinch salt
  • Pinch crushed red pepper flakes (optional)
  • Assorted crackers (for serving)
  • Sliced baguette (toasted, for serving)
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme (for garnish, optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cranberry Chutney: In a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, water, orange juice, orange zest, balsamic vinegar, cinnamon, salt, and red pepper flakes. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring often.
  2. Simmer for 10-12 minutes, until cranberries burst and mixture thickens. Let cool completely.
  3. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  4. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth out creases. Place pastry on prepared baking sheet.
  5. Place Brie cheese in the center of the pastry. Spoon cooled cranberry chutney over the top. Sprinkle nuts over chutney if using.
  6. Fold pastry up and over the Brie, gathering and pinching edges together in the center.
  7. In a bowl, whisk egg with milk. Brush pastry liberally with egg wash.
  8. Bake for 23-28 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown. Tent loosely with foil if browning too quickly.
  9. Remove from oven and let rest on baking sheet for 10 minutes.
  10. Transfer to serving platter, garnish with herbs if desired, and serve warm with crackers and toasted baguette.

Notes

Let chutney cool completely before assembling to prevent soggy pastry. For crispier pastry, bake on the lower rack. Make chutney a day ahead for deeper flavor. Nuts are optional and can be omitted for allergies. Gluten-free and vegan adaptations are possible with suitable substitutions.

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Keywords: baked brie, puff pastry, cranberry chutney, holiday appetizer, cheese, party food, easy appetizer, festive, Thanksgiving, Christmas

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