Description
The Golden Brie-Stuffed Cranberry Puff Pastry Christmas Tree with Pistachios & Honey Drizzle is a stunning holiday centerpiece that will impress your guests with its elegant presentation and delicious flavors. This festive dish features creamy brie cheese paired with tart cranberry sauce and crunchy pistachios, all encased in golden, flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holiday parties, family gatherings, or as a delightful appetizer, this easy-to-make recipe combines sweet and savory elements that everyone will love. With just a few simple ingredients, you can create a showstopping treat that tastes as good as it looks.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 8 oz brie cheese (sliced)
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/2 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 egg (beaten for egg wash)
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry into a triangle shape about 1/4 inch thick.
- In the center, layer sliced brie, cranberry sauce, dried cranberries, and chopped pistachios.
- Cut slits along the sides of the triangle to create 'branches.' Fold each slice over to form the tree shape and pinch edges to seal.
- Brush the top with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and puffy.
- Drizzle warm honey over the baked pastry before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Holiday
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 290
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 320mg
- Fat: 17g
- Saturated Fat: 9g
- Unsaturated Fat: 7g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 27g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg