Cranberry & Pistachio Brie Crescent Wreath
Impress your guests with this stunning Cranberry & Pistachio Brie Crescent Wreath! Flaky crescent dough is filled with creamy Brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy pistachios, then baked to golden perfection. This festive appetizer is as easy to make as it is beautiful to serve—a perfect centerpiece for your holiday table.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 8 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 1 wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 oz), cut into small pieces
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- ¼ cup shelled pistachios, roughly chopped
- 2 tablespoons honey (optional)
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
1️⃣ Preheat the oven:
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2️⃣ Arrange the crescent dough:
Unroll the crescent dough and separate the triangles. Arrange the triangles in a circular pattern on the prepared baking sheet, with the wide ends overlapping in the center and the points facing outward to form a sunburst shape.
3️⃣ Fill the wreath:
Place the Brie pieces evenly along the wide ends of the crescent dough. Top each section with a dollop of cranberry sauce and a sprinkle of chopped pistachios.
4️⃣ Fold and seal:
Gently fold the pointed ends of the crescent dough over the filling, tucking them under the wide ends to enclose the Brie and cranberry mixture.
5️⃣ Brush and bake:
Brush the crescent dough with the beaten egg for a golden finish. Bake in the preheated oven for 20–25 minutes, or until the dough is golden brown and cooked through.
6️⃣ Garnish and serve:
Remove the wreath from the oven and drizzle with honey if desired. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs for a festive touch. Serve warm.
Notes
- Substitute pistachios with pecans or walnuts for variation.
- Use puff pastry instead of crescent dough for a flakier texture.
- Leftovers can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5–7 minutes.
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