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Cranberry Brie Tart with Bacon

A festive and easy holiday appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry topped with cranberry sauce, melted Brie cheese, crispy bacon, and fresh thyme.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 8 slices
Course: Appetizer, Starter
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 310
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Base
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 1 egg beaten (for egg wash)
Toppings
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce whole berry preferable
  • 8 ounces Brie cheese sliced
  • 4 strips bacon cooked crispy and crumbled
  • 2 sprigs fresh thyme leaves stripped

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper
  • Knife
  • Pastry brush

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. Unfold thawed puff pastry onto the baking sheet. Using a knife, lightly score a 1-inch border around the edge (do not cut through). Prick the center with a fork.
  3. Spread cranberry sauce evenly inside the scored border.
  4. Top cranberry sauce with sliced Brie cheese.
  5. Brush the outer border of the pastry with beaten egg.
  6. Bake for 15-20 minutes until the crust is puffy and golden brown and the cheese is melted.
  7. Remove from oven. Immediately top with crumbled bacon and fresh thyme leaves.
  8. Let cool for 5-10 minutes before slicing and serving.

Notes

Serve warm. Can be reheated in the oven for 5 minutes if made ahead.