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Cranberry Brie Tart with Pancetta & Thyme

Cranberry Brie Tart with Pancetta & Thyme for Holiday Magic

This Cranberry Brie Tart with Pancetta & Thyme is an effortless holiday appetizer capturing seasonal spirit with rich Brie and tart cranberries.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 25 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 45 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 250
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Tart
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry can be swapped with gluten-free options
  • 8 ounces Brie Cheese opt for high-quality Brie
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce consider using fig or apricot preserves
  • 4 ounces Pancetta omit or substitute with toasted nuts for vegetarian
  • 2 tablespoons Fresh Thyme rosemary can be a good alternative
  • 1 large Egg for egg wash; milk or cream can be substitutes

Equipment

  • skillet
  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Roll out the puff pastry until it’s about 1/8 inch thick and transfer it onto the prepared baking sheet.
  3. Cook diced pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, about 3-5 minutes.
  4. Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the puff pastry, then sprinkle crispy pancetta and fresh thyme on top.
  5. Slice Brie cheese into quarters and arrange on top of the filling.
  6. Fold and pinch the edges of the puff pastry over the filling, then brush with beaten egg.
  7. Bake for 20-25 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
  8. Allow to cool slightly for 5 minutes and garnish with additional fresh thyme before serving.

Nutrition

Serving: 1sliceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 14gProtein: 6gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 10gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 5gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 400mgPotassium: 150mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 500IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 150mgIron: 1mg

Notes

Assemble ahead of time and refrigerate for up to 2 hours before baking to save time. Opt for quality Brie to enhance flavor. Avoid freezing the assembled tart for best results.

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