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Golden Brie Tartlets with Cranberry Jewels & Festive Rosemary Trees

ranberry Jewels & Festive Rosemary Trees Recipe
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These Golden Brie Tartlets with Cranberry Jewels & Festive Rosemary Trees are elegant, bite-sized appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings. Flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy melted brie, topped with tangy whole-berry cranberry sauce, crunchy pistachios, and garnished with aromatic rosemary sprigs shaped like festive trees. A beautiful combination of sweet, savory, and crunchy textures that will impress your guests and elevate any party spread.

Ingredients

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Puff Pastry & Cheese

  • 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz brie cheese, rind on or removed based on preference

Toppings & Garnishes

  • 1 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tbsp honey (optional for added sweetness)
  • 2 tbsp finely chopped pistachios
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, trimmed into small “tree” shapes
  • Pinch of flaky sea salt

Other

  • 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • Flour for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat and Prepare Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly flour a clean surface and roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about one-eighth of an inch thickness to ensure it is smooth and crease-free.
  2. Cut and Shape Tartlets: Cut the pastry into 12 equal squares (about 3×3 inches). Gently press each square into the wells of a mini muffin tin, leaving the corners slightly raised to create a beautiful rustic edge that puffs up during baking.
  3. Add Brie Cheese: Cut the brie into small cubes that fit comfortably inside each pastry cup. Place one cube into each tartlet as the base for rich, melted cheese flavor.
  4. Top with Cranberry Sauce: Spoon a generous amount of whole-berry cranberry sauce over the brie in each tartlet, allowing the sauce to drizzle down into the cheese for a harmonious burst of sweetness and tang.
  5. Apply Egg Wash: Using a pastry brush, carefully brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to create a glossy, golden-brown finish when baked.
  6. Bake Tartlets: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown and the brie is melting beautifully.
  7. Garnish and Serve: Remove tartlets from the oven and immediately sprinkle chopped pistachios atop for crunch. Position a trimmed rosemary sprig upright in the center of each tartlet to resemble festive trees. Optionally drizzle with honey and finish with a pinch of flaky sea salt before serving.

Notes

  • Feel free to remove the brie rind if you prefer a milder texture and flavor.
  • Use store-bought whole-berry cranberry sauce for ease or homemade for a fresher taste.
  • The honey drizzle is optional but adds a delightful sweetness balancing the tartness of cranberries.
  • Ensure the pastry is well chilled before rolling for better puff and flakiness.
  • Serve warm for the best melty brie experience.

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Keywords: brie tartlets, cranberry sauce, puff pastry appetizers, holiday appetizers, festive snacks, rosemary garnish, easy party recipes

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