Description
Festive holiday gatherings shine brighter with warm Cranberry Brie Knots, combining flaky pastry and rich cheese in a delightful appetizer. Guests will savor these elegant, crowd-pleasing bites that blend sweet cranberry essence with creamy brie for an irresistible party starter.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 28 ounces (794 grams) refrigerated pizza dough, at room temperature
- 1 (4-ounce/113 grams) wheel Brie
- 3/4 cup (180 milliliters) prepared whole berry cranberry sauce
- 6 tablespoons (85 grams) unsalted butter, melted
Seasoning and Spices:
- 1 teaspoon Italian seasoning
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
Preparation Ingredients:
- 2 tablespoons (30 milliliters) olive oil
- All-purpose flour, for dusting
Instructions
- Coat a rimmed baking sheet with olive oil and spread pizza dough evenly, covering with plastic wrap. Allow dough to rise at room temperature for approximately 1 hour until nearly doubled in size.
- Trim Brie wheel’s rind and slice into 18 uniform cubes, setting aside for later use.
- Dust work surface with flour and transform dough into an elongated 18-by-4-inch rectangle. Divide into eighteen 1-inch wide strips.
- Transform each strip into a 10-inch rope, carefully knotting and tucking ends underneath. Arrange on two baking sheets and permit to rest and puff for 40-45 minutes.
- Activate oven to 425°F, positioning racks across upper and lower thirds of oven.
- Using a paring knife, create a small slit in each knot and gently press center to form a well. Delicately spoon cranberry sauce into each well, topping with a Brie cube.
- Generously brush knots with melted butter and sprinkle with Italian seasoning, salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and cheese becomes luxuriously melted. Allow 10 minutes cooling time.
- Whisk remaining cranberry sauce with butter to create a complementary dipping sauce. Serve alongside warm knots for enhanced flavor experience.
Notes
- Proofing Dough Precisely: Let the pizza dough rise in a warm, draft-free spot to ensure perfect texture and volume.
- Cheese Selection Flexibility: Swap Brie with other soft cheeses like Camembert or goat cheese for varied flavor profiles.
- Handling Delicate Dough: Use a light touch when rolling and knotting to prevent deflating the dough and maintain its airy structure.
- Dietary Adaptations: Replace regular pizza dough with gluten-free options for those with wheat sensitivities, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delightful knots.
- Prep Time: 1 hour
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 8
- Calories: 300
- Sugar: 5g
- Sodium: 400mg
- Fat: 18g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 6g
- Cholesterol: 30mg