Baked Brie in Puff Pastry with Cranberries
12 servings
60 minutes
Baked brie in puff pastry with cranberry is an exquisite dish of European cuisine that combines the tenderness of cheese, the crispy texture of pastry, and the sweet-sour notes of cranberry. Brie, a popular French cheese, is known for its creamy consistency and rich flavor. In this recipe, it is baked in puff pastry to create a crunchy shell, while the cranberry sauce with brandy and port adds zest and depth of flavor. The dish is perfect as an appetizer or festive treat, served warm to reveal the cheese's softness. It pairs wonderfully with a glass of wine and fresh fruits. This combination of textures and flavors makes baked brie a true gourmet delight.
1
Put cranberries, jelly, sugar, and alcohol in a pan and bring to a boil. Boil for about 10 minutes, stirring constantly, until thickened. Let it cool.
- Fresh cranberries: 500 g
- Redcurrant jelly: 4 tablespoons
- Muscovado sugar: 150 g
- Brandy: 2 tablespoons
- Port: 1 tablespoon
2
Roll out the dough, place cheese in the center, and drizzle with 2 tablespoons of sauce.
- Brie cheese: 1 kg
- Redcurrant jelly: 4 tablespoons
- Yeast puff pastry: 350 g
3
Fold the edges of the dough to the center and seal tightly. Remove any excess dough.
4
Carefully flip the pie onto a baking paper. Cut out leaves from the leftover dough, brush the pie with water, and stick the leaves on. Leave for 30 minutes.
- Yeast puff pastry: 350 g
5
Preheat the oven to 190 degrees.
6
Mix the yolk with 1 tablespoon of water and brush it over the dough.
- Egg yolk: 1 piece
7
Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden brown. Remove from the oven and let it sit for 10 minutes.