Ingredients:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 wheel of brie cheese (8 oz)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 sheet of puff pastry (store-bought)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
2 tablespoons cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1\/4 cup pecans, roughly chopped<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon brown sugar<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 tablespoon maple syrup<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish<\/p>\n\n\n\n
1 egg (for egg wash)<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Instructions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preheat the oven:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Preheat your oven to 375\u00b0F (190\u00b0C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare the puff pastry:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Using a round cutter or a glass, cut the puff pastry into small circles, about the size of the brie wheel. You should get about 6-8 circles, depending on the size of your brie wheel.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Prepare the brie:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Cut the brie into small, bite-sized wedges, removing the rind if desired (the rind is edible, but you can remove it for a creamier result).<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Assemble the bites:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place a wedge of brie in the center of each puff pastry circle. Top with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce. Fold the puff pastry around the brie and cranberry sauce, pinching the edges to seal them.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Make the pecan topping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a small bowl, mix together the chopped pecans, brown sugar, and maple syrup. Spoon the mixture onto the top of each brie bite.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Egg wash:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
In a small bowl, beat the egg and brush it over the tops of the pastry to give them a golden, glossy finish.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Bake:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Place the assembled brie bites on the prepared baking sheet. Bake for 15-20 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and flaky, and the brie is melted and gooey inside.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Serve:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves and serve warm.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
Tip:<\/p>\n\n\n\n
For an added touch, you can drizzle a bit more maple syrup over the tops of the bites after baking for an extra sweet finish. These bites pair wonderfully with a glass of white wine or champagne.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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