Baked Brie with Homemade Cranberry Sauce for New Year’s Eve Parties
A festive and elegant appetizer perfect for New Year’s Eve parties, featuring warm, melted baked brie wrapped in flaky puff pastry and paired with a tangy homemade cranberry sauce infused with fresh rosemary.
- Prep Time: 3 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 3 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: International
Ingredients
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Cranberry Sauce
- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 1/2 cup sugar
- 1/4 cup orange juice
- 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, chopped
Baked Brie
- 1 wheel of brie cheese (8 ounces)
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Rosemary sprigs, for garnish
- Toasted baguette slices, for serving
Instructions
- Prepare the cranberry sauce: Combine cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and rosemary in a medium saucepan. Bring the mixture to a boil over medium-high heat, then reduce to a simmer. Cook for 10-12 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove from heat and set aside warm.
- Season and wrap the brie: Pat the brie dry with a paper towel. Lightly sprinkle both sides with salt and freshly ground black pepper. Place the brie in the center of the thawed puff pastry sheet. Fold the pastry over the brie to enclose it completely, sealing the edges by pressing and trimming any excess pastry. Brush the entire pastry surface with the beaten egg to achieve a golden finish when baked.
- Bake the brie: Transfer the wrapped brie onto a baking sheet lined with parchment paper. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden and crisp and the brie inside is softened and bubbling.
- Plate and serve: Carefully transfer the baked brie to a serving platter. Drizzle the warm homemade cranberry sauce around the brie and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve immediately with toasted baguette slices and a sturdy cheese knife for easy scooping.
Notes
- Make ahead: Prepare the cranberry sauce up to 3 days in advance and reheat before serving.
- Freezer friendly: Puff pastry-wrapped brie can be frozen for up to 3 months; thaw before baking.
- Customizable: Add chopped nuts or a drizzle of honey inside the pastry for extra flavor.
- Use a sturdy knife to serve the soft baked brie without breaking the pastry.
- Ensure the puff pastry is thawed completely for easy wrapping and optimal texture.