Smoked Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry

Ingredients

• • Puff Pastry: Store-bought puff pastry found in the fridge section is ideal, but you can also find it in the freezer section.
  • Brie: Look for a wheel of brie in the deli.
  • Cranberry Sauce: Use homemade cranberry sauce or the canned type with whole berries.
  • Pistachios: Buy unshelled and chop them a bit.
  • Egg: For the egg wash.
  • Lemon Pepper and Kosher Salt: To add flavor and color to the top of the pastry.
  • Substitutions: You can replace the cranberry sauce with any type of jam or jelly, and swap out the pistachios for any kind of nuts.

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See the complete recipe card below for servings and a full list of ingredients.

How to Bake Puff Pastry on the Grill

1. Set your smoker to 425F degrees with an indirect heat zone. If your grill has an elevated rack, install that. The pastry cooks best when it’s farther from the fire.
2. Cherry wood and pecan wood are great choices for a light smoke flavor.

Steps

1. Unroll the Puff Pastry: Place it on a sheet of parchment paper and cut into a 10 by 10-inch square. Add the wheel of brie on top. Use a knife to shave off the top layer of the rind on the brie. Then, spoon the cranberry sauce on top. Top with pistachios.

2. Cut Slits: Use a knife to cut eight slits into the puff pastry.

3. Wrap: Pull each section of pastry up and over the brie, ensuring the edges are fully covered. Twist the pastry on top for a bit of decoration.

4. Egg Wash: Beat the egg in a small bowl. Brush the egg wash onto the pastry. Sprinkle lemon pepper and kosher salt on top.

5. Bake: Place the parchment paper and wrapped tart in a cast iron skillet or baking dish. Smoke at 425F degrees for 35-40 minutes. Check the pastry every 10-15 minutes to ensure it is baking evenly. Rotate the pan if your grill is hotter on one side.

PRO TIP: Test on the pastry each 10-Quarter-hour to ensure it is baking evenly. Rotate the pan when you grill is hotter on one aspect.

6. Serve: Once the pastry is cooked through and golden brown, remove it from the grill.

How to Serve Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry

Transfer the skillet to a large platter with a trivet underneath. Add crackers, chips, or sliced fruit like apples around the skillet. For a touch of heat, drizzle the brie with hot honey. Place a spoon in the skillet so people can scoop out the melted cheese. The cast iron skillet will help keep the creamy brie cheese warm. If it starts to cool too much, pop the skillet back in a 350-degree oven or smoker to remelt.

Storage

Store leftover baked brie in an airtight container in the fridge for 3-5 days. You can reheat it in a microwave. This brie recipe doesn’t freeze well.