Description
Effortlessly elegant Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Twists featuring flaky, buttery puff pastry, warm melting brie, vibrant cranberry sauce, and a hint of rosemary and honey.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package frozen puff pastry, thawed (containing 2 sheets)
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 6 oz brie cheese, rind removed, cut into small cubes
- 1 tbsp honey
- 1 large egg
- 2 tsp fresh rosemary, minced
- 3 tsp granulated sugar
- 1 tbsp water or milk (for egg wash)
- A small amount of all-purpose flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Thaw frozen puff pastry in the refrigerator overnight, or at room temperature for 30-40 minutes until pliable but still cold. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Slice brie cheese into small, even pieces. Ensure cranberry sauce is spreadable but not runny. In a small bowl, whisk the large egg with 1 tablespoon water or milk for the egg wash. Finely chop fresh rosemary.
- Lightly flour a clean work surface. Gently unfold one sheet of chilled puff pastry. Evenly spread half of the cranberry sauce over the entire surface, leaving a ½-inch border. Arrange half of the sliced brie cheese evenly over the cranberry sauce.
- Drizzle half of the honey over the brie and cranberry layers. Sprinkle half of the minced fresh rosemary and half of the granulated sugar evenly over the filling.
- Gently unfold the second sheet of puff pastry and carefully lay it directly on top, aligning the edges. Press down along all four edges with your fingertips to seal. Lightly roll over the entire surface with a rolling pin to adhere layers and remove air pockets, without pressing too hard.
- Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry sandwich lengthwise into ¾-inch to 1-inch wide strips. Carefully pick up each strip, hold one end firmly, and gently twist 3-4 times to create a spiral effect.
- Place twisted strips onto prepared baking sheets, leaving 1 to 1.5 inches of space between each. Gently and evenly brush the tops and visible sides of each twist with the prepared egg wash.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 18-25 minutes, or until beautifully puffed, deeply golden brown, and flaky. Rotate baking sheets halfway through if needed for even browning. Allow to cool on sheets for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Twists warm for the best experience. Garnish with additional fresh rosemary or a light dusting of powdered sugar if desired. Store leftovers in an airtight container and reheat in a 300°F (150°C) oven for 5-8 minutes.
Notes
- Great for parties, brunch, or as a snack.
- Use fresh rosemary for the best flavor.
- Prep Time: 30 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 twist
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 18g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg