Mini Cranberry Brie Wreath (Printable Version)

Buttery puff pastry with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce shaped into festive mini wreaths.

# Needed Ingredients:

→ Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (approx. 8.8 oz)

→ Cheese & Filling

02 - 120 g Brie cheese, rind removed if desired, cut into 16 cubes (4.2 oz)
03 - 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (80 ml), homemade or quality store-bought
04 - 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
05 - 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

→ Garnish (optional)

06 - 1 tablespoon chopped pistachios or walnuts
07 - Fresh rosemary sprigs

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 10 x 10 inch square. Cut into 16 equal squares.
03 - Place each pastry square into a cup of a 16-cup mini muffin tin, gently pressing to form a shell.
04 - Place one cube of Brie into each pastry shell. Top each with one teaspoon of cranberry sauce and a pinch of chopped rosemary.
05 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to promote browning.
06 - Bake in the preheated oven for 16 to 18 minutes until the pastry is golden and puffed.
07 - Allow the tartlets to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the muffin tin.
08 - Arrange the mini tarts in a wreath shape on a serving platter. Garnish with chopped pistachios and fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Buttery puff pastry combined with creamy Brie
  • Tangy cranberry sauce adds a festive flavor
02 -
  • Brie rind is edible but can be removed for milder taste
  • Puff pastry must be thawed before rolling
03 -
  • Use chilled puff pastry for easier handling and better puff
  • Brush egg wash carefully to avoid spilling on muffin tin for crisp edges
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