Cranberry + Brie Donuts are a new twist (quite literally) on that classic holiday appetizer! Just a handful of easy ingredients and you’ve got a festive and delicious party nosh!
2sheetspuff pastry, store-bought frozen , thawed in refrigerator overnight
½cupcranberry sauce, slightly warmed, plus more for serving
4ouncebrie, cut into 16 small chunks
1egg, beaten with 1 tbsp of water
sprigs of rosemary, for garnish
Instructions
Roll out one sheet of puff pastry to approximately 10" by 14". Cut it into 8 equal rectangles.
Spread about 1/2 tablespoon of cranberry sauce down the center of each rectangle. Starting with the long side, roll the pastry into a cigar shape. Pinch the seam to seal it shut.
With the seam sides down, cut each one in half down its length, then twist the two parts together. Curl it into a donut shape and pinch the ends together. (If you want to have uniformly sized donuts, you can curl it around a small ring mold.)
Place 8 donuts on a sheet pan lined with parchment or Silpat and place them in the fridge for 15 minutes.
Preheat the oven to 400°F. Repeat the process with the remaining sheet of puff pastry. You'll bake one tray at a time.
Just before popping the tray in the oven, brush the donuts with an egg wash to achieve a nice golden brown color. Bake for 10 minutes. Remove the tray and place a nugget of brie into the center of each donut. Return to the oven and bake an additional 5 minutes.
At the end of the baking time, remove the tray to a rack or trivet. If you'd like, you can add another small piece of brie to the center and allow it soften as the donuts cool for a minute or two. Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with rosemary.