This Cranberry Brie Crescent Wreath is a stunning yet simple holiday appetizer! Crescent dough layered with brie cheese and cranberry sauce, baked into a pull-apart wreath. It’s festive, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for holiday gatherings.
Preheat oven to 350 degrees, line a round baking stone or sheet pan with parchment paper.
Cut each crescent triangle in half to make two pieces. Add about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce to the widest end of the crescent, top with a slice of brie cheese and roll up to the smallest end. Place on the prepared baking stone. Repeat with remaining crescent rolls. Form the roll dough into a wreath shape.
2, 8 oz. tubes Crescent roll dough , 8 oz. Brie cheese , 14 oz. can Cranberry sauce
In a small bowl combine the egg and water, whisk to combine. In a separate bowl combine the chopped rosemary and pecans, mix to combine.
Brush the top of the crescent wreath with egg wash and sprinkle over the pecan mixture. Bake at 350 for 25-30 minutes or until the dough is cooked and golden brown. Remove from the oven and enjoy immediately!
Notes
If using a baking stone or unrimed baking sheet, place a pan underneath to catch any drips that might happen while baking!
Use whole cranberry sauce: It gives the best texture, if using homemade cranberry sauce, make sure it’s thick enough to hold its shape.
Chill the brie before slicing: Cold brie is easier to cut and helps prevent it from melting out too quickly while baking. Don't overstuff each crescent roll.
Brush with egg wash: This gives the wreath the golden brown color and helps the topping to stick.
Toppings: other toppings can be added along with the pecan and rosemary, other herbs or seasonings add nice flavor. Pistachios or walnuts work instead of pecans.
Serve warm: serve within 10–15 minutes of baking for the perfect texture. The crescent rolls will easily pull apart. Drizzle with honey if desired.