Puff Pastry Christmas Wreath with Brie and Pomegranate

Ingredients:

For the Wreath:

• 1 sheet of puff pastry (about 10x10 inches)

• 200g Brie cheese (cut into cubes or slices)

• 1/2 cup pomegranate seeds

• Fresh holly leaves or fresh herbs (for decoration)

• 1 egg (for egg wash)

• 1 tbsp honey (optional, for drizzling)

Instructions:

1. Preheat the Oven:

• Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).

2. Prepare the Puff Pastry:

• Unroll the puff pastry sheet onto a piece of parchment paper or a baking tray.

• Cut the puff pastry into a large circle. You can use a round cake pan or a bowl to guide you in cutting a perfect circle. If you want the wreath shape, you can cut a smaller circle in the center to create a ring.

3. Add the Brie:

• Place cubes or slices of Brie cheese evenly along the inside of the puff pastry circle, leaving some space between them.

• If you'd like, you can drizzle a little bit of honey over the cheese for added sweetness.

4. Fold and Shape the Wreath:

• Fold the edges of the puff pastry slightly over the cheese to partially cover it. Make sure the pastry forms a wreath shape, sealing the ends of the dough by pressing them together gently.

• Optionally, you can score the edges of the pastry with a sharp knife to give it a decorative look.

• Brush the outer edges of the pastry with an egg wash (whisk one egg with a tablespoon of water and brush it over the dough).

5. Bake the Wreath:

• Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 20-25 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed up.

6. Garnish and Serve:

• Once the wreath is baked, remove it from the oven and let it cool for a few minutes.

• Once cooled slightly, top the wreath with pomegranate seeds, and decorate with fresh holly leaves or herbs for a festive touch.

• Serve warm, with extra honey drizzled on top if desired.

Notes:

• This festive wreath is perfect for Christmas parties or as an appetizer for holiday meals.

• You can also swap out the Brie cheese for other soft cheeses like Camembert or goat cheese for a different flavor.

• For an added crunch, sprinkle some chopped nuts like walnuts or pecans over the wreath before baking.

Enjoy this deliciously cheesy and beautiful puff pastry wreath!