Brie Wreath Christmas Appetizer

Learn how to make a beautiful and festive Christmas Appetizer – a baked Brie Wreath!

Baked Brie is always a crowd pleasing sharing plate during the holidays and like most of my easy recipes, just takes a few ingredients to make!

One of my favorite crowd pleasing Christmas appetizers for the last 10+ years has been baked brie in puff pastry. It has been my entertaining go to because it’s incredibly easy and uses just 3 ingredients.

I love creating holiday appetizers and desserts that are classic flavors with a charming twist in presentation. This pesto cheeseball wreath, my snowman dessert cheese ball, and even this darling reindeer bacon ranch cheeseball are some reader favorites!

From the first bite you’ll hear guests go wild over this easy Christmas appetizer. A Brie Wreath is a festive way to celebrate the holidays and a fun twist on baked brie in puff pastry!

This recipe requires a little bit more time than most of my appetizers, but is totally worth it.

To Make This Brie Wreath Christmas Appetizer Recipe, You Will Need:

This delicious holiday cheese appetizer needs just a handful of ingredients

• Puff pastry: A ready made sheet
• Brie wheel: As good as you can afford, it is the star of the show!
• Egg: Free run / organic
• Water

To Garnish:

• Fresh cranberries
• Fresh rosemary sprigs

How to Make a Brie Wreath

• Cut a brie wheel into multiple circles using a knife or petit four cutter. If using a knife, you can roll the brie into balls to help make the wreath consistent in shape and size. If you’re really lucky, you’ll find brie bites / individual bries in your grocery store to speed up the process, otherwise it just takes 5-10 minutes to cut them yourself. 
• After rolling out your puff pastry dough according to package instructions, place your brie rounds on the pastry and cut squares around them. 
• Wrap the pastry around the brie, press to seal and cut to remove any excess. 
• Brush with egg and water mixture (learn how to make an egg wash here) to seal and place on a parchment lined cookie sheet in a circle to create a wreath.  
• Bake and allow to cool.
• Garnish with rosemary and cranberries using toothpick. Cut 1/3 of a toothpick, insert into one half of a cranberry and secure through rosemary and brie wreath. 

What to serve with this Christmas Appetizer

Serve with your favorite crackers and you can also serve with cranberry chutney or jams as part of a bigger cheese board.

A Festive Baked Brie Puff Pastry Wreath

This Baked Brie Wreath is gooey, buttery and downright delicious! The puff pastry gives in a nice texture. The brie wreath makes perfect portions for guests and are easy to separate. It doesn’t have to be perfect to feel perfectly festive, either! It’s such a great holiday appetizer to serve to friends and family.

Can You Make This Brie Wreath Ahead Of Time?

For easy entertaining during the holidays, make ahead recipes are a must! You can roll the brie in the puff pastry to form the balls and then pop them in the fridge for up to a couple of hours. Bake it in the oven just before serving.

You can also freeze the balls individually on a baking sheet and then place in a ziplock bag. Let it defrost in the refrigerator the night before baking.

Decorating Your Brie Wreath

It’s so easy to make this wreath look festive with three fresh cranberries and a couple of rosemary sprigs – easy peasy! It’s so effortless to make this crowd pleasing Christmas appetizer and a sure fire way to wow your guests!

Top Tips To Make This Brie Wreath Christmas Appetizer

• Bake in a pre-heated oven for the best results.
• Thaw your pastry before using it.
• Ensure that your pastry is completely sealed so that the cheese doesn’t leak out.
• Bake on a baking sheet lined with parchment.
• Let cool for 10 minutes before serving.

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More Easy Christmas Appetizers

• Dill Dip
• Marinated Goat Cheese
• Veggie Dip
• Cranberry Salsa
• Creamy Spinach Dip
• Baked Brie in Puff Pastry
• Peppermint Fruit Dip
• Pear, Cheese and Prosciutto Crescent Rolls