Puff Pastry Wreath with Brie

Vegetarian
Health score
2%
Puff Pastry Wreath with Brie
78 min.
12
229kcal

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Impress your guests with a stunning Puff Pastry Wreath filled with creamy Brie cheese, perfect for any festive gathering or cozy get-together. This vegetarian delight not only looks spectacular but also offers a rich and indulgent flavor that will have everyone coming back for seconds. The flaky, golden-brown pastry encircles a luscious round of Brie, creating a beautiful centerpiece that is as delicious as it is eye-catching.

With just a handful of ingredients and a little creativity, you can transform simple puff pastry into an elegant dish that showcases your culinary skills. The addition of fresh rosemary adds a fragrant touch, while the vibrant red currants or cranberries provide a pop of color and a hint of tartness that perfectly balances the richness of the cheese. This recipe is not only easy to follow but also allows for some fun in the kitchen as you cut out leaf shapes and assemble your wreath.

Ready in just 78 minutes, this Puff Pastry Wreath serves 12, making it an ideal choice for parties, holiday celebrations, or even a special family dinner. Whether you serve it as an appetizer or a delightful snack, this dish is sure to be a hit. So gather your ingredients, preheat your oven, and get ready to create a show-stopping treat that will leave your guests in awe!

Ingredients

  • 0.5 package puff pastry frozen thawed (17.3-ounce package) (1 sheet)
  • 14 ounces round of président brie 
  •  eggs 
  • tablespoon milk 
  • teaspoon rosemary leaves fresh chopped
  • serving rosemary leaves fresh
  • serving currants red
  • leaves bay leaves fresh

Equipment

  • baking sheet
  • oven
  • whisk
  • cookie cutter

Directions

  1. Heat oven to 400°F.
  2. Place pastry on lightly floured board or surface.
  3. Cut pastry with 3-inch leaf-shaped cookie cutter dipped in flour to prevent sticking to make about 24 cutouts.
  4. Place cheese on ungreased cookie sheet; arrange pastry leaves in circle around cheese.
  5. Remove cheese. Cover and refrigerate pastry wreath 5 to 10 minutes.
  6. Beat egg and milk with fork or wire whisk until well blended.
  7. Brush egg mixture on top of pastry wreath; sprinkle with chopped rosemary.
  8. Bake 15 to 18 minutes or until golden brown. Carefully remove pastry wreath from cookie sheet; place on serving platter.
  9. Make impression in top of cheese about 1/4 inch deep with leaf cutter; remove cutter. Gently scrape and remove rind from leaf design, using spoon.
  10. Place cheese on ungreased cookie sheet.
  11. Bake cheese 8 to 10 minutes or until cheese is soft and partially melted.
  12. Place cheese in center of pastry wreath.
  13. Garnish with rosemary sprigs, currants and bay leaves.

Nutrition Facts

Calories229kcal
Protein15.47%
Fat67.93%
Carbs16.6%

Properties

Glycemic Index
10.08
Glycemic Load
5.05
Inflammation Score
-2
Nutrition Score
5.240000071085%

Flavonoids

Naringenin
0.02mg

Nutrients percent of daily need

Calories:229.39kcal
11.47%
Fat:17.34g
26.68%
Saturated Fat:7.87g
49.16%
Carbohydrates:9.53g
3.18%
Net Carbohydrates:9.19g
3.34%
Sugar:0.38g
0.42%
Cholesterol:46.86mg
15.62%
Sodium:264.6mg
11.5%
Alcohol:0g
100%
Alcohol %:0%
100%
Protein:8.88g
17.77%
Selenium:10.89µg
15.56%
Vitamin B2:0.25mg
14.63%
Folate:39.4µg
9.85%
Vitamin B12:0.59µg
9.75%
Phosphorus:83.14mg
8.31%
Vitamin B1:0.11mg
7.11%
Calcium:67.5mg
6.75%
Zinc:0.95mg
6.35%
Manganese:0.12mg
5.99%
Vitamin B3:0.98mg
4.92%
Vitamin B6:0.09mg
4.54%
Vitamin A:225.7IU
4.51%
Iron:0.8mg
4.42%
Vitamin K:4.07µg
3.88%
Vitamin B5:0.29mg
2.9%
Magnesium:10.67mg
2.67%
Potassium:70.94mg
2.03%
Vitamin D:0.25µg
1.68%
Copper:0.03mg
1.65%
Vitamin E:0.23mg
1.53%
Fiber:0.34g
1.38%