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Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute

November 10, 2018 By Lalaine 21 Comments

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Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute with creamy brie, dried apricots, and candied pecans baked in a golden flaky puff pastry for an impressive appetizer your guests would be lining up. Perfect for the holiday parties!

Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute with assorted fresh fruits and toasted baguettes on wooden serving board
Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute

It’s been two years since I decided to quit my job at a skilled nursing facility and blog full-time. I can’t believe I’m going to say this but I sometimes miss going to work! I love blogging and wouldn’t trade it for any career in this world but I do crave the company of old friends and the daily challenges of my old job especially now that the holidays are just around the corner.

Around this time, I would already be knee-deep in planning our patients’ Thanksgiving luncheon and Christmas dinner. This was a part of my job I enjoyed the most; it was always super fun figuring out a party menu that will wow a large crowd.

cut Brie en Croute with with fresh fruits on a wooden board

Although I had a great line up of sweet and savory treats such for these holiday parties, our yearly tradition of Brie en Croute was what always drew the most oohs and aahs. There’s just something about this golden beauty surrounded by assorted crackers and fresh fruits that rings in the festive mood of the season.

It’s so elegant and impressive yet so quick and simple to make you’ll be the hostess with the mostess with very little effort! And with a rich and creamy brie cheese encased in a light, airy, and golden flaky crust, your guests will be lining up for seconds. Or thirds!

Brie en Croute on a wooden board with fresh fruits

The best part is, Brie en Croute is a versatile dish you can easily switch up with various flavors. I opted for a “dessert” version this time around, using apricot jam, dried cranberries, dried apricots, and candied pecans, but possible add-ins are practically endless! Check out my suggestions below.

Tips on How to Make Brie en Croute

  • Swap the apricot preserves with your choice of jams, chutneys, honey or even brown sugar. Fig jam is one of my favorites! I’ve also tried Jalapeno jelly and the combination of sweet, spicy, creamy and crunchy is out of this world!
  • Again, play around with different types of fruits and nuts. Dried cherries, pineapples, apples, candied ginger, almond slivers, and/or glazed or roasted walnuts would work beautifully. Soak the dried fruits in red wine, if you like, for another layer of yum.
  • Use roasted garlic and chopped black olives for a savory version.
  • Experiment with pesto, sun-dried tomatoes, tapenade and/or fresh herbs such as rosemary and basil.
  • Try Caramelized onions and roasted mushrooms. Sooo good!

Watch the Video and See How Easy it is to Make

cut Brie en Croute with with fresh fruits on a wooden board
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Brie En Croute

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Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute with creamy brie, dried apricots, and candied pecans baked in a golden flaky puff pastry for an impressive appetizer your guests would be lining up. Perfect for the holiday parties!
Prep Time15 mins
Cook Time30 mins
Total Time45 mins
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Keyword: Brie en croute
Servings: 8 Servings
Calories: 323kcal
Author: Lalaine

Ingredients

  • 1 Pepperidge Farm Puff Pastry sheet
  • 1 egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 2 tablespoons Apricot preserves
  • 2 tablespoons dried cranberries
  • 2 tablespoons dried apricots, chopped
  • 2 tablespoons honey-glazed pecans, chopped
  • 8 ounces Brie cheese wheel

Instructions

  • Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 to 40 minutes or until it's easy to unfold and handle.
  • In a small bowl, combine egg and water and whisk until frothy. Set aside.
  • Using a rolling pin, roll out pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thick. 
  • With a pizza cutter, cut into a round shape of about 6-in diameter, saving the pastry scraps to make leaves.
  • Spread the preserves on the pastry into a circle at about 1/2-inch larger than the cheese. 
  • Sprinkle dried cranberries, dried apricots, and pecans.
  • Place the cheese in the center of the pastry over the filling. Gather the pastry and the fold up over the cheese to cover. 
  • Press the seams to seal and brush with egg wash.
  • On a parchment-lined baking sheet, place the brie en croute with seam-side down. 
  • Decorate with the pastry scraps and gently brush with the egg mixture.
  • Refrigerate for about 10 to 15 minutes.
  • Bake in a 400 F oven for about 25 to 30 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. If the outside is browning before the pastry is cooked through, move baking sheet to the lower third of the oven.
  • Let stand for about 10 minutes before cutting. Serve with the assorted crackers and fresh fruit.

Nutrition

Serving: 56g | Calories: 323kcal | Carbohydrates: 24g | Protein: 9g | Fat: 21g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 48mg | Sodium: 279mg | Potassium: 112mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 8g | Vitamin A: 6.8% | Vitamin C: 0.5% | Calcium: 6.3% | Iron: 6.6%
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Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute with assorted fresh fruits and toasted baguettes on wooden serving board
Brie en Croute on a wooden board with fresh fruits
Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute
cut Brie en Croute with with fresh fruits on a wooden board

 

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Cranberry Pecan Brie en Croute with creamy brie, dried apricots, and candied pecans baked in a golden flaky puff pastry for an impressive appetizer your guests would be lining up. Perfect for the holiday parties!

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  1. Meadow Brown Bakery says

    December 8, 2016 at 3:13 pm


    That looks delicious

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 9, 2016 at 12:55 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  2. Sarah Bailey says

    December 2, 2016 at 12:27 pm

    This looks absolutely delicious. I have never made anything like this but I am sure my family would love it.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      December 3, 2016 at 10:36 am

      I hope you try it. 🙂

      Reply
  3. christina aliperti says

    November 27, 2016 at 11:55 pm

    I have been wanting to try this for a while now. It looks amazing and your recipe is simple enough for me to follow. This is getting made this week!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 28, 2016 at 2:15 am

      Enjoy!

      Reply
  4. tauyanm says

    November 26, 2016 at 10:04 pm

    that looks so amazing! indeed a beautiful food to serve for guests! will be trying this with my mother in law

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 27, 2016 at 11:51 pm

      This will be a hit at any party. I am sure your mother in law will give it her stamp of approval 🙂

      Reply
  5. aurora says

    November 23, 2016 at 10:57 pm

    That’s all you need to make it? The pics look incredible!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 24, 2016 at 9:09 pm

      Yes, very easy and simple to make 🙂

      Reply
  6. Fatima says

    November 22, 2016 at 10:03 am


    I’ve never thought to add apricot preserves. We typically use cranberries and apples in ours.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 22, 2016 at 1:41 pm

      What a delicious combination! Cranberries and apples are the perfect Fall flavors! I am going to try that when I make this brie en croute for Thanksgiving. Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  7. Tami Qualls says

    November 21, 2016 at 9:35 pm

    I have never heard of this before. I think my family will enjoy the recipe, though.

    Reply
  8. CourtneyLynne says

    November 21, 2016 at 8:20 pm

    Omg can we say yum?!?! I just love brie!!!!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 21, 2016 at 8:45 pm

      Yummy indeed 🙂

      Reply
  9. aziel morte says

    November 21, 2016 at 1:24 am

    Looks like a good recipe. I should give it a try. Glad you share this

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 21, 2016 at 3:24 am

      Thank you 🙂

      Reply
  10. Cynthia Williamston says

    November 20, 2016 at 11:02 am

    I’m not sure my guests will get a chance to get to it…lol That puff pastry is meant for me to devour.

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 20, 2016 at 10:09 pm

      Haha, I am with you on that. I made two for this post and I finished one and a half all by myself. 🙂

      Reply
  11. Teresa says

    November 20, 2016 at 10:00 am


    oh this looks really good! I so wanna make it!

    Reply
    • Lalaine says

      November 20, 2016 at 10:08 pm

      Please do! It’s so easy to make and it’s such an impressive centerpiece for holiday parties.

      Reply

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