If you’re looking for a festive appetiser that looks impressive but takes almost no effort, you’re going to love these Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Twists. They’re sweet, salty, flaky, buttery, and absolutely perfect for Christmas parties, cosy nights in, or nibbling while wrapping presents.
This is one of those recipes that tastes like you spent ages on it, when really… it’s the easiest thing ever. Trust me — people will ask for the recipe.
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Puff pastry sheets
- Honey dipper sticks
- Brie cheese knife or slicer
What the Meal Is
These are flaky puff pastry twists filled with creamy Brie, sweet cranberry sauce, toasted nuts, and a drizzle of honey. The pastry bakes golden and crisp while the Brie becomes melty and gorgeous. They’re festive, indulgent, and dangerously moreish.
Why You’ll Love It
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Uses only a handful of ingredients
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Quick to prep, perfect for entertaining
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Looks bakery-level beautiful
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Sweet + savoury + flaky = perfection
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Great warm or at room temperature
What Does It Taste Like?
Think buttery pastry wrapped around melty Brie, with bursts of tart cranberry and crunchy walnuts. The honey adds a glossy sweetness, and the rosemary gives the tiniest hint of festive flavour. Every bite is creamy, crisp, gooey and golden.
Benefits
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Budget-friendly entertainer recipe
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Uses ingredients you can buy anywhere
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Great for Christmas, New Year’s, or gifting
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Vegetarian-friendly
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Ideal as finger food, starters, or snacks
Ingredients & Quantities
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1 sheet puff pastry
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200g Brie (cold for easy slicing)
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Chopped nuts (walnuts work great)
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1 egg yolk + 1 tsp milk (for egg wash)
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Honey, for drizzling
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Rosemary, for garnish
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Salt & pepper
Tools You’ll Need
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Baking tray
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Pastry brush
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Small bowl
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Vegetable scraper (optional, for removing Brie rind)
How to Make It
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Prepare the Brie:
Make sure your Brie is cold — 30 minutes in the freezer helps. If you prefer, gently scrape some of the white rind off. -
Preheat oven:
Set your oven to 180°C (fan). -
Slice the Brie:
Slice or cube the Brie into thin pieces. -
Prepare the pastry:
Cut the puff pastry sheet into 4 rectangles (cut down the middle, then each section in half again). -
Assemble:
Spread cranberry sauce onto each pastry piece.
Add Brie slices on top.
Sprinkle with chopped nuts. -
Shape the twists:
Carefully roll each piece, slice down the middle lengthways, then twist each half upwards so the filling faces outwards. Tuck the ends underneath — you’ll make 8 twists. -
Season & glaze:
Place twists on a baking sheet.
Sprinkle with salt and pepper.
Brush generously with egg wash. -
Bake:
Bake for 30–35 minutes until golden, crunchy, and flaky. -
Finish:
Drizzle with honey as soon as they come out of the oven.
Add a little fresh rosemary to garnish. -
Serve:
Enjoy warm — or let them cool slightly for the flavours to settle.
Additional Tips
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Swap Brie for Camembert or goat’s cheese
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Add bacon bits for a savoury twist
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Use pistachios or pecans for extra crunch
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Make ahead: assemble, refrigerate, then bake fresh
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Serve with extra cranberry sauce for dipping
FAQs
Can I make these ahead of time?
Yes — prepare the twists up to the baking stage and store in the fridge for 24 hours. Bake when needed.
Can I use ready-rolled puff pastry?
Absolutely. In fact, it’s the easiest option.
Can I freeze them?
Yes! Freeze unbaked twists and bake from frozen. Just add 5–8 minutes.
What nuts work best?
Walnuts, pecans, pistachios, or almonds all work beautifully.
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