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Belle’s Cranberry Brie Wreath

One sheet of puff pastry turns into a Christmas wreath for the party table. Belle’s trick against a pale, soft bottom: heat an empty tray in the oven first and slide the wreath onto it, paper and all, on the lowest rack.

  • Serves 6-8
  • 15 min + 25 min bake
A painted golden puff pastry wreath dressed with sugared cranberries, rosemary and a red ribbon bow on a wooden board, in a candlelit attic with a Christmas tree and snowy window.

Ingredients

You’ll wanta baking tray, baking paper, a small bowl, a sharp knife and a pastry brush.

Method

  1. Heat: Empty tray in the oven, 400°F (180°C fan).
  2. Unroll: Pastry onto baking paper.
  3. Mark: Press a bowl in the middle; cut that circle into 8.
  4. Fill: Cranberry ring around it, then brie and basil.
  5. Fold: Each point out over the filling; press to seal.
  6. Brush: Egg all over.
  7. Bake: Paper and all onto the hot tray, lowest rack, 25 min. Rest 5 min.

Inspired by @vj_cooks.