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, 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 cook frozen brie en croute? ›

For best results bake these frozen Brie En Croute on parchment paper until dough is brown. For hotel quality ovens - 350 degrees for 14-20 minutes. Electric ovens - 400 degrees for 20-26 minutes. Gas ovens - 375 degrees for 20-24 minutes.

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.

How do you know when baked brie is done? ›

Preheat oven to 180°C/350°F (all oven types). Oven: Bake for 15 to 20 minutes (for 250g/80z), or until melted through. For 500g/1lb brie, increase to 25 minutes. To check, gently touch the centre of the brie – it should feel very soft, like it is about to collapse if you press any harder.

Why is my baked Brie rubbery? ›

Why is my baked brie rubbery? This can be two things. If you left the rind of the cheese on, the baked brie may seem like it is rubbery once heated, or the brie was overcooked by leaving it in the oven too long.

What to eat with brie en croute? ›

Brie en Croûte is a festive French appetizer that is simply perfect for entertaining. Made with store-bought puff pastry, it encases a warm and melty whole wheel of brie, that's then topped with honey, cranberries, nuts and thyme. Serve it on a platter with fruits and crackers, and be sure to impress your guests!

Can you eat the rind of brie? ›

Yes, you can eat the rind on Brie. But what is it made of? The rind on Brie is a bloomy rind that grows from the molds and bacteria used to make Brie. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), these types of mold are beneficial and safe to consume.

How do you reheat cooked 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 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).

Can you bake puff pastry ahead of time? ›

Q: How long will baked puff pastry stay crisp and flaky? A: It's always at its best fresh from the oven. But if you need to bake it ahead of time, let it cool completely before storing it in an airtight container until you serve it. It might not be quite as crispy, but it will still taste great.

How do you reheat brie quickly? ›

Aka a super speedy Baked Brie appetizer. You don't really need a recipe for this. All I do is pop a brie or camembert in the microwave for 1 minute 15 seconds on high, or until it's melted.

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