Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath
This festive holiday appetizer features buttery crescent rolls wrapped around creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, baked into a beautiful pull-apart wreath. It’s quick, easy, and guaranteed to impress at any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 cans (8 oz each) refrigerated crescent roll dough
- 8 oz brie cheese, rind on, cut into small cubes or slices
- 2/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1/4 cup dried cranberries
- 1 egg, beaten (for brushing)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional, for garnish)
- Pomegranate seeds (optional, for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a baking sheet or pizza pan with parchment paper.
- Open crescent roll cans and separate triangles. Arrange triangles in a circle (about 12-inch diameter) with wide ends overlapping and points facing outward. Press inner edges to seal.
- Lay brie cubes or slices in a ring around the sealed edge of the dough, about 1/2 inch from the center.
- Spoon cranberry sauce over the brie.
- Sprinkle chopped nuts and dried cranberries over the filling (if using).
- Fold pointed tips of each crescent triangle over the filling, tucking underneath the inner edge to form a wreath.
- Beat the egg and brush over the dough for a shiny, golden finish.
- Bake for 18–22 minutes until deep golden brown and cheese is bubbling. Rotate pan halfway for even browning.
- Let cool for 5–10 minutes on the pan. Garnish with rosemary sprigs and pomegranate seeds if desired.
- Cut into segments or pull apart gently. Serve warm.
Notes
For gluten-free or vegan adaptations, use gluten-free crescent dough and dairy-free brie. Avoid overfilling to prevent dough from bursting. Let brie come to room temperature for easier slicing and smoother melting. The wreath can be assembled up to 6 hours ahead and refrigerated before baking. Garnish with rosemary and pomegranate for a festive look.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1/12 of wreath
- Calories: 210
- Fat: 11
- Carbohydrates: 22
- Protein: 5
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