Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie Recipe
Phyllo Wrapped Brandied Cranberry Baked Brie is an easy baked Brie recipe with a cranberry brandy topping wrapped in crispy layers of phyllo dough. A hint of rosemary and Dijon with a touch of spice finish off this classic holiday appetizer.
Servings: 12
Calories: 991kcal
Equipment
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups sweetened dried cranberries, from 1 (12 oz.) pkg.
- ½ cup Brandy or Cognac
- ½ cup hot pepper jelly
- 1 teaspoon chopped fresh rosemary or ¼ tsp. dried crushed dried rosemary
- 1 teaspoon Dijon mustard
- 12 frozen phyllo sheets, thawed, from 1 (16 oz.) pkg.
- 6 Tablespoons butter, melted
- 1 35.2 ounces (8” diameter) Brie wheel
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400F. Line baking sheet with parchment paper or coat with cooking spray.
- In microwave safe bowl combine cranberries and Brandy. Microwave 1-2 minutes or until hot. Stir in jelly, rosemary and Dijon. Let stand.
- Meanwhile, reserve 1 Tbs. melted butter. Place one phyllo sheet on prepared baking sheet; brush with melted butter to coat; top with one phyllo sheet. Repeat with remaining butter and phyllo sheets.
- Trim and discard rind from top of Brie. Place Brie, trimmed side up, in center of layered phyllo sheets. Spread cranberry mixture over top of Brie.
- Bring corners of dough up over Brie leaving center uncovered. Brush with the reserved 1 Tablespoon butter.
- Bake 25-30 minutes or until pastry is golden. Let stand 30 minutes-1 hour.
- Transfer to serving plate. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve with apple slices, grapes and crackers.
Notes
Makes 12 servings.
Swirls of Flavor Recipe Tips
- Can’t find hot pepper jelly? Just stir a few red pepper flakes into your favorite jelly or jam
- Prefer not to make this recipe with alcohol? Feel free to use grape juice instead!
- Delicious when served with apple slices or pear slices
- Serve with your favorite crackers
- Fresh sprigs of rosemary make a beautiful presentation on your serving platter
- Substitute your favorite dried fruit for the cranberries, such as golden raisins or chopped dried apricots
- Make with apricot preserves in place of the hot pepper jelly
- Substitute red wine in place of the Brandy
Nutrition
Calories: 991kcal | Carbohydrates: 168g | Protein: 20g | Fat: 23g | Saturated Fat: 8g | Cholesterol: 15mg | Sodium: 1426mg | Potassium: 215mg | Fiber: 6g | Sugar: 16g | Vitamin A: 255IU | Vitamin C: 1mg | Calcium: 36mg | Iron: 9mg