Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Trees
These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Trees are crispy on the outside, melty on the inside, and sparkle with sweet cranberry flavor. They’re festive, buttery, cheesy, and ready in minutes the perfect Christmas Eve appetizer!
Prep Time 10 minutes mins
Cook Time 18 minutes mins
Total Time 28 minutes mins
Course Appetizer
Cuisine Holiday
Servings 12 trees
Calories 180 kcal
Baking Sheet
Parchment Paper
Oven
Pastry Brush
Main Ingredients
- 2 sheets puff pastry thawed
- 6 oz Brie cheese cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 12 rosemary sprigs or wooden sticks, for tree trunks
Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out the puff pastry sheets and cut into 1-inch wide strips.
Stack the strips in a zig-zag shape to form trees. Place a cube of brie and a small spoon of cranberry sauce between each fold.
Insert a rosemary sprig or wooden stick at the base of each tree. Brush the tops with beaten egg.
Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and puffed. Let cool for 5 minutes before serving.
- Don’t overfill with brie or cranberry it can leak out. Chill trees before baking for flakier layers.
- Perfect for make-ahead holiday prep just brush with egg wash right before baking.
Keyword Cheese Appetizer, Christmas Eve Appetizers, Festive Puff Pastry, Holiday Party Food, Make Ahead Appetizers