Flaky Puff Pastry with Brie, Cranberries and Toasted Walnuts
A simple yet delightful pastry filled with creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberries, and crunchy walnuts, perfect as a snack or appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (250 g), thawed
- 4 oz Brie cheese, sliced
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries (40 g)
- 1/4 cup toasted walnuts, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Honey (for drizzling)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface.
- Cut the pastry into squares or circles based on your preference.
- Place a slice of Brie on each piece of pastry.
- Top with a few dried cranberries and toasted walnuts.
- Fold the pastry over to enclose the filling and seal the edges.
- Brush the tops with the beaten egg.
- Bake in the preheated oven for about 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Drizzle with honey before serving.
Notes
Best served warm, these pastries are ideal for parties and can be made ahead of time.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 piece
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 300mg
- Fat: 15g
- Saturated Fat: 7g
- Unsaturated Fat: 6g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 25g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 40mg
Keywords: puff pastry, appetizer, Brie, cranberries, walnuts, easy recipe, party food