Brie and Cranberry Puff Pastry Stars Recipe – A Festive Treat
These star-shaped pastries combine flaky puff pastry with rich Brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberries, creating a delightful appetizer. Perfect for any festive occasion, they are sure to impress your guests!
- Author: Bluebella
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 20 mins
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: French
- Puff Pastry
- Brie Cheese
- Cranberry Sauce
- Egg Wash (made from one beaten egg)
- Preheat the Oven: Start by preheating your oven to 200°C (400°F). This ensures that the puff pastry cooks evenly and gets that lovely golden color.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. If you’re using pre-rolled pastry, simply unroll it and lay it flat. Cut the pastry into star shapes using a cookie cutter or a knife.
- Add the Filling: On half of the star shapes, place a small spoonful of cranberry sauce, followed by a slice of Brie cheese. Be careful not to overfill—less is more here!
- Assemble the Stars: Place another star shape on top of the filled ones. Press down the edges gently to seal them, ensuring the filling stays inside. You can use a fork to crimp the edges for a decorative touch.
- Egg Wash: Brush the tops of the stars with the beaten egg wash. This step is crucial for achieving that golden-brown finish.
- Bake: Place the assembled stars on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper and bake for about 15-20 minutes, or until they are puffed and golden brown.
- Cool and Serve: Once baked, remove from the oven and let them cool for a few minutes. They can be served warm or at room temperature.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 star
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 15 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg
Keywords: For a vegan option, you can use a mixture of plant-based milk and a little oil for the egg wash. Consider adding fresh herbs like thyme or rosemary to the cranberry sauce for added flavor.