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Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe

Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie

A round of Brie is wrapped in puff pastry, topped with brandy-soaked dried cranberries, brushed with egg, and baked until golden and molten. It makes approximately 12 warm appetizer servings.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 40 minutes
Servings: 12 servings
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1/2 cup Dried cranberries
  • 1/4 cup Brandy
  • 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 1 8-ounce round Round Brie cheese
For Brushing
  • 1 large egg Large egg, beaten
For Serving
  • As needed Crackers, baguette slices, or apple slices

Method
 

Step-by-Step
  1. Place the dried cranberries and brandy in a small saucepan. Bring the mixture just to a boil, remove it from the heat, and let it stand for about 5 minutes so the cranberries absorb some of the brandy.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll it slightly, if necessary, into approximately a 10-inch square.
  3. Place the Brie in the center of the pastry and spoon the brandied cranberries over the top. Fold the pastry up and over the cheese, trimming away excess dough if needed.
  4. Pinch the pastry seams together and place the wrapped Brie seam-side down on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Brush the pastry evenly with the beaten egg.
  5. Bake at 400°F (200°C) for 20–25 minutes, or until the puff pastry is fully puffed and golden brown.
  6. Let the baked Brie stand for approximately 10 minutes before cutting. Serve warm with crackers, bread, or fruit.

Notes

If the filled pastry becomes soft, chill it briefly before baking so it seals more cleanly and holds its shape. Use a full wheel of Brie and avoid overfilling with cranberries. Optional variations may include 1–2 tablespoons of brown sugar, chopped pecans, or orange zest, but they are not required for the basic recipe.