Introduction

This Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath is a beautiful and delicious holiday appetizer that combines flaky crescent rolls with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce. Perfect for festive gatherings, it’s easy to make and sure to impress your guests with its vibrant flavors and eye-catching presentation.

A wreath made of soft, golden-brown sweet rolls arranged in a circle, each roll swirled with bright red cranberry sauce inside the layers and topped with a glossy, toasted pecan in the center. In the middle of the wreath, there are fresh, plump red cranberries and sprigs of green rosemary adding a fresh touch. The wreath sits on a white marbled surface, showing the warm textures of the dough and the shiny, juicy cranberries. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Ingredients

8 oz Crescent Rolls Twin Pack
2 cups fresh cranberries
1 stem of rosemary
1/2 cup apple cider
1/2 cup sugar
1 – 8 oz wheel of brie
Spiced pecans (recipe below)
Additional cranberries and rosemary to garnish

Instructions

Step 1: Make the cranberry sauce by dissolving the sugar in the apple cider over medium heat in a saucepan. Add the cranberries and rosemary stem, cooking until the cranberries start to pop, about 10 minutes. Remove from heat, transfer to a bowl, discard the rosemary, and let cool to thicken at room temperature.
Step 2: Preheat your oven to 350 degrees Fahrenheit.
Step 3: Unroll the crescent dough on a cutting board and press together the perforations to create a solid sheet.
Step 4: Spread the cooled cranberry sauce evenly over the dough, leaving a square at the bottom edge free for the cheese.
Step 5: Using a pizza cutter, slice the dough lengthwise into 1-inch strips.
Step 6: Trim the top and bottom rind off the brie, then cut it into 1-inch squares. Place one brie square on the exposed dough at the bottom of each strip.
Step 7: Roll each strip tightly from the cheese end toward the other side, like rolling a cinnamon roll.
Step 8: Arrange the rolls on a parchment-lined baking sheet in a circular wreath shape. You can make one large wreath or two smaller ones.
Step 9: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the crescent rolls are golden brown and bubbly.
Step 10: While still warm, top each roll with a spiced pecan. Garnish the wreath with additional cranberries and rosemary for a festive touch.

Tips & Variations

Use fresh rosemary for garnish to add a fragrant aroma and enhance the presentation.
Substitute spiced pecans with toasted walnuts or pecans tossed with cinnamon and brown sugar for a different crunch.
For a sweeter sauce, add a splash of orange juice or a pinch of cinnamon while cooking the cranberries.
If you prefer a milder cheese, swap brie with camembert or a creamy goat cheese.

Storage

Store any leftover wreath in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat gently in a 300-degree Fahrenheit oven for about 10 minutes to bring back the crispiness. Avoid microwaving as it may make the crescent dough soggy.

How to Serve

A close-up image shows six light golden swirled pastries arranged in a circular pattern on a baking sheet, each with a red cranberry filling spiraled inside and a toasted pecan placed in the center. Fresh green rosemary sprigs and bright red whole cranberries decorate the middle of the swirl. The pastries have a soft, flaky texture with a shiny, slightly toasted surface. To the right side, a white marbled surface holds a small cluster of red cranberries along with shiny brass-colored fork and knife resting parallel. The photo has a bright and clean look, with soft natural light highlighting the textures and colors. photo taken with an iphone --ar 4:5 --v 7

Serve this delicious recipe with your favorite sides.

FAQs

Can I make the cranberry sauce ahead of time?

Yes, the cranberry sauce can be prepared up to two days in advance and kept covered in the refrigerator. Bring it to room temperature before assembling the wreath.

What can I use if I don’t have crescent roll dough?

You can substitute with puff pastry sheets, but adjust the baking time as puff pastry tends to brown faster. Keep an eye on the wreath to prevent burning.