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Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath Recipe

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  • Author: Bertha
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 12 small portions or 6 large portions
  • Category: Appetizer
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: American

Description

This Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath is a festive and visually stunning appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring flaky crescent roll dough wrapped around a creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce filling, topped with crunchy pistachios, fresh rosemary, and a light honey drizzle, this wreath combines sweet, savory, and nutty flavors beautifully. It’s an easy-to-make, crowd-pleasing centerpiece that bakes to a golden perfection.

Ingredients

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Dough

  • 2 tubes of premade crescent dough (12 dough triangles)

Filling

  • 200 grams brie
  • 100-125 grams (3½-½ cup) cranberry sauce
  • 30 grams pistachios (handful), roughly chopped
  • 2 rosemary sprigs, roughly chopped

Other

  • 1 egg (for egg wash)
  • Pinch of fleur de sel or salt flakes
  • Honey, for drizzling

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven: Set your oven to 200 degrees Celsius (390 °F) to ensure it’s hot and ready when you finish assembling the wreath.
  2. Prepare dough: Open the crescent dough tubes and carefully separate the dough triangles along the perforations without stretching them. Set all 12 triangles aside.
  3. Prepare filling: Cut the brie into small chunks. Roughly chop the pistachios and rosemary sprigs, removing the leaves from their stems for easier chopping.
  4. Arrange dough: Place a small round bowl or ramekin in the center of a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Arrange the dough triangles around the bowl with the short ends pointing inward, overlapping each triangle about halfway to form a star or wreath shape. Tuck the last triangle partly underneath the first so they all overlap evenly.
  5. Secure dough overlaps: Gently press the overlapping dough edges near the base to flatten and adhere them together, creating a stable base for the filling.
  6. Add cranberry sauce: Spoon the cranberry sauce into the circle formed inside the dough wreath, spreading evenly but keeping it contained.
  7. Add brie: Distribute the chunks of brie evenly on top of the cranberry sauce layer.
  8. Sprinkle pistachios: Scatter most of the chopped pistachios over the brie and cranberry filling, reserving some for decoration.
  9. Sprinkle rosemary: Add most of the chopped rosemary over the filling, keeping a small amount aside for topping the baked wreath.
  10. Season: Lightly sprinkle a pinch of fleur de sel or salt flakes on top to enhance flavors.
  11. Remove bowl: Carefully lift and remove the bowl from the center. If any filling spills into the middle, push it back inside the dough ring gently.
  12. Fold dough tips: Fold the pointed tips of each dough triangle toward the center, tucking each end underneath the adjacent triangle to close the wreath. Adjust to close any gaps and tidy the shape.
  13. Apply egg wash: Using a pastry brush, brush the top of the dough with beaten egg wash to achieve a golden-brown finish during baking.
  14. Add final toppings: Sprinkle the remaining rosemary and a pinch of fleur de sel over the wreath for flavor and appearance.
  15. Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for about 15 minutes until the dough is puffed up and golden brown.
  16. Transfer and finish: Carefully transfer the baked wreath to a serving platter or wooden board.
  17. Drizzle honey: Lightly drizzle honey over the top of the warm wreath for a touch of sweetness.
  18. Garnish: Sprinkle on the reserved pistachios and optionally garnish with extra rosemary sprigs and fresh or sugared cranberries for an attractive festive presentation.

Notes

  • You can use fresh or store-bought cranberry sauce depending on preference; homemade will add extra freshness.
  • The wreath can be assembled ahead and refrigerated before baking, just add egg wash and toppings right before baking.
  • If you prefer a stronger rosemary flavor, add more fresh rosemary or infuse it into the honey drizzle.
  • Ensure the crescent dough remains chilled until ready to use for easier handling.
  • This recipe serves 12 small appetizer portions or 6 larger servings, perfect for sharing.
  • Leftovers can be reheated gently in the oven to maintain crispness.

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 1 small portion (approximately 1/12 of the wreath)
  • Calories: 210 kcal
  • Sugar: 6 g
  • Sodium: 280 mg
  • Fat: 13 g
  • Saturated Fat: 6 g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 6 g
  • Trans Fat: 0 g
  • Carbohydrates: 18 g
  • Fiber: 1.5 g
  • Protein: 6 g
  • Cholesterol: 30 mg

Find it online: https://grannyeats.com/cranberry-brie-crescent-wreath-recipe/