This Cranberry‑Fig Baked Brie Puff Pastry Appetizer is pure holiday indulgence — warm, glossy, and impossible to resist. A wheel of brie is wrapped in buttery puff pastry, turning molten and creamy as it bakes. Fresh cranberries sautéed in honey add a bright, festive pop, while sliced figs bring a soft, jammy sweetness that feels luxurious and seasonal.
As the pastry puffs and turns golden, the brie melts into a rich centre that spills out beautifully once sliced. The combination of tart cranberries, sweet figs, and warm honey creates a balanced, elegant flavour profile that feels right at home on any holiday table. It’s the kind of appetizer that draws a crowd instantly — dramatic, delicious, and effortlessly impressive.
Perfect for Christmas gatherings or any cozy Winter celebration, this baked brie delivers maximum wow‑factor with minimal effort.
Category: Appetizer
Tone: Holiday‑ready, indulgent, crowd‑pleasing
Servings: 8
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 25 minutes
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 wheel brie (200–250 g)
- ½ cup fresh cranberries
- 3 fresh figs, sliced
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp butter
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Pinch of salt
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (205°C).
- In a small pan, melt butter and sauté cranberries until they begin to soften (3 minutes).
- Add honey and a pinch of salt; stir and remove from heat.
- Place brie in the center of the puff pastry.
- Spoon cranberry mixture and fig slices over the brie.
- Fold pastry over the brie and seal edges.
- Brush with egg wash.
- Bake 20–25 minutes until golden and puffed.
Storage
Best fresh. Can refrigerate for 1 day; reheat at 325°F for 6 minutes.
Substitutions
- Brie → Camembert
- Honey → Maple syrup
- Figs → Pear slices
Enjoy!
I’m Stacey Hobbs, thanks for reading Face by Stace! Until next time.
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