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Cranberry Brie Christmas Tree Tart

Cranberry Brie Christmas tree tart bakes on puff pastry until the edges are deep golden and the Brie is melted. Whole-berry cranberry sauce and fresh rosemary bring a festive sweet-savory flavor to each slice.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 23 minutes
resting 5 minutes
Total Time 43 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry frozen, thawed but still cold
  • 1 egg large
  • 1 tbsp water
  • 0.33 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 8 oz Brie rind left on, cut into thin slices
  • 1 tsp rosemary fresh, finely chopped

Equipment

  • 1 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet

Method
 

  1. Heat the oven to 400°F and line a 13x18-inch rimmed baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Place the puff pastry on the prepared baking sheet and roll it into a 10x13-inch rectangle.
  3. Cut the pastry into a Christmas tree shape with a trunk at the bottom.
  4. Score a border about 1/2 inch from the edges without cutting all the way through.
  5. Prick the pastry inside the border all over with a fork.
  6. Whisk the egg and water in a small bowl.
  7. Brush a thin coat of the egg mixture over the pastry.
  8. Spread the cranberry sauce inside the border.
  9. Arrange the Brie slices evenly over the cranberry sauce.
  10. Bake at 400°F for 18–23 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and deep golden and the Brie is melted.
  11. Rest the tart for 5 minutes.
  12. Sprinkle it with the rosemary before serving.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold while shaping for the best puff. Refrigerate leftovers for up to 3 days; freezing is not recommended because the pastry can lose its crisp texture. For a dairy-free swap, use plant-based Brie and confirm the puff pastry is dairy-free.