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Cranberry Brie and Thyme Puff Pastry Twists

Cranberry Brie and Thyme Puff Pastry Twists for Festive Cheers

An elegant appetizer featuring buttery puff pastry filled with creamy brie, tart cranberry, and aromatic thyme, perfect for festive gatherings.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 twists
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 200
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry Thawed and chilled
For the Filling
  • 8 ounces Brie Cheese Creamy, buttery; Camembert is a substitute
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce Whole-berry or unsweetened for tartness
  • 1 tablespoon Fresh Thyme Leaves Use dried if fresh isn’t available
For the Egg Wash
  • 1 large Egg Beaten; milk is a non-egg wash alternative
Optional Add-ins
  • 1 tablespoon Honey Drizzle on top for sweetness
  • 1/4 cup Crushed Nuts For added crunch and texture

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Baking Sheet
  • Parchment Paper
  • Rolling Pin
  • sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • small bowl

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and smooth out any wrinkles.
  3. Spread a thin layer of cranberry sauce over the puff pastry, leaving about half an inch around the edges.
  4. Slice the brie cheese and arrange over the cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves.
  5. Slice the pastry into eight equal strips, fold in half, and twist several times. Pinch the ends.
  6. Beat an egg and brush it generously over the tops of the twists.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 18–22 minutes or until golden brown.
  8. Remove from oven and drizzle with honey if desired. Serve warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1twistCalories: 200kcalCarbohydrates: 22gProtein: 3gFat: 10gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 3gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 250mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 5IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 5mgIron: 4mg

Notes

Chill twists before baking for flakiness. Don't overfill the pastry. Make ahead by refrigerating unbaked twists for up to a day. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5–7 minutes.

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