Description
This Cranberry Brie Tart with Savory Beef Pancetta & Thyme is a delightful blend of sweet, savory, and tangy flavors that will impress your guests. With its flaky crust and gooey brie, it’s perfect for any gathering or as a sophisticated appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9–10 ounces or 250-280g)
- 8–10 ounces (225-280g) ripe brie cheese
- Cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 4–6 ounces (110-170g) thinly sliced beef pancetta
- 1–2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water or milk (for egg wash)
- Optional: toasted pecans or walnuts
- Optional: maple syrup (for drizzling before serving)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Carefully unroll your puff pastry sheet onto the prepared baking sheet. If using frozen pastry, ensure it's thawed according to package directions but still cold.
- Using a sharp knife, lightly score a border about 1 inch (2.5 cm) in from the edges of the pastry. Be careful not to cut all the way through.
- Place a skillet over medium heat. Add the thinly sliced beef pancetta and cook, stirring occasionally, until it's beautifully golden brown and crispy, about 5-8 minutes.
- Once crispy, remove the pancetta from the skillet with a slotted spoon and place it on a paper towel-lined plate to drain any excess fat.
- Spread an even, thin layer of cranberry sauce within the scored border of the pastry.
- Arrange the slices or chunks of brie cheese over the cranberry sauce.
- Evenly scatter the crispy beef pancetta over the brie.
- Sprinkle the fresh thyme leaves generously over the entire tart.
- In a small bowl, whisk the egg with 1 tablespoon of water or milk to create an egg wash.
- Carefully brush the egg wash over the scored edges of the pastry.
- Transfer the baking sheet to the preheated oven. Bake for 20-25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Once baked, carefully remove the tart from the oven. Let it cool on the baking sheet for about 5-10 minutes before slicing.
- Slice into squares or wedges and serve warm.
- Prep Time: 15 mins
- Cook Time: 25 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5 g
- Sodium: 450 mg
- Fat: 20 g
- Saturated Fat: 10 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 25 g
- Fiber: 2 g
- Protein: 8 g
- Cholesterol: 50 mg
Keywords: Keep your pastry cold for the flakiest results. Don't overfill the tart to avoid sogginess, and ensure the pancetta is crispy for the best texture contrast.