Cranberry-Feta Puff Pastry Wreaths Recipe
These Cranberry-Feta Puff Pastry Wreaths are a festive and elegant appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. Featuring flaky puff pastry layered with tart cranberry sauce and creamy feta cheese, these twisted wreaths bake up golden and crisp, making a delightful combination of sweet and savory flavors.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 25 to 30 minutes
- Total Time: 40 to 45 minutes
- Yield: 12 wreaths 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry Base
- 1 (17.3-oz.) box frozen puff pastry (2 sheets), thawed
Filling
- 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup crumbled feta cheese
Egg Wash
- 1 large egg, beaten
Instructions
- Prepare the oven and puff pastry: Arrange the oven racks in the center and lower third positions and preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch by 9-inch rectangle to ensure an even surface for layering.
- Assemble the layers: With a long side facing you, spread one puff pastry sheet evenly with 3/4 cup of whole berry cranberry sauce, leaving a 1/4-inch border along the top and bottom edges. Sprinkle 1/2 cup of crumbled feta cheese evenly over the cranberry sauce layer. Place the second puff pastry sheet on top and press the top and bottom edges together firmly to seal the layers.
- Create the wreath strips: Using a sharp knife, cut the layered puff pastry from top to bottom into 12 strips about 1 inch wide. Working with one strip at a time, twist the ends in opposite directions 5 to 6 times, then gently bring the ends together to form a circular wreath shape. Arrange the wreaths on two parchment-lined baking sheets.
- Apply the egg wash: In a small bowl, beat the large egg. Brush the ends of each wreath with the egg wash to seal them together. Then, brush the entire surface of each pastry wreath with more egg wash to promote golden browning during baking.
- Bake the wreaths: Place the baking sheets in the oven and bake the wreaths for 25 to 30 minutes, or until the puff pastry is deeply golden brown and puffed.
- Cool and serve: Remove the wreaths from the oven and let them cool on the baking sheets for 10 minutes before serving to allow the pastries to set and flavors to meld.
Notes
- Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for easier handling.
- Use a sharp knife or pizza cutter for clean, straight strips.
- You can substitute goat cheese or ricotta for feta if preferred.
- Serve warm or at room temperature for best flavor and texture.
- These wreaths can be prepared ahead and baked just before serving.
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