Cranberry Brie Tart with Turkey Strips & Thyme
Cranberry Brie Tart with turkey strips & Thyme is a stunning appetizer that blends creamy Brie cheese, tart cranberry sauce, and savory turkey on a flaky puff pastry. This recipe is perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy family nights, as it delights both the eyes and the palate. Easy to prepare, this elegant tart can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving. With its beautiful colors and rustic charm, it’s sure to impress your guests while being simple enough for any home cook to master.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Serves approximately 8
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 4 ounces turkey strips, diced
- 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Salt and pepper, to taste
- Fresh thyme sprigs, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and place it on the prepared baking sheet.
- In a skillet over medium heat, cook the diced turkey strips until crispy; drain on paper towels.
- Spread cranberry sauce evenly over the pastry, leaving a 1-inch border.
- Layer sliced Brie cheese over the cranberry sauce followed by crispy turkey strips and fresh thyme leaves; season with salt and pepper.
- Fold the pastry edges over the filling to create a rustic border; brush edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Garnish with fresh thyme sprigs before slicing and serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice (100g)
- Calories: 360
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 11g
- Unsaturated Fat: 10g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 30g
- Fiber: 2g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 50mg