Bacon Brie Crescent Wreath: A Cheesy, Holiday Delight!
Bacon Brie Crescent Wreath is a crowd-pleasing appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings, with rich flavors of bacon and brie wrapped in flaky dough.
Equipment
- Oven
- baking sheet
- parchment paper
- mixing bowl
- Pastry Brush
Ingredients
For the Dough
- 2 cans Refrigerated crescent dough for flaky base
For the Filling
- 8 oz Brie cheese rind removed
- 8 slices Cooked bacon crumbled
- ½ cup Shredded mozzarella cheese
- ¼ cup Fresh parsley chopped
- ¼ teaspoon Garlic powder
For Finishing Touches
- 1 egg Beaten egg for egg wash
- ¼ cup Honey or fig jam optional, for serving
Instructions
Step-by-Step Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unroll both cans of refrigerated crescent dough onto a clean surface and separate into 16 triangles.
- Arrange the triangles on the baking sheet to form a circle with wide ends facing out.
- In a mixing bowl, combine crumbled bacon, brie pieces, mozzarella, parsley, and garlic powder.
- Spoon the filling onto the wide ends of the crescent triangles, distributing evenly.
- Fold the pointed ends of the dough over the filling to seal, ensuring some filling may peek out.
- Brush the dough surface with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 20-25 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and let it cool for a few minutes before cutting and serving.
- Serve warm with optional honey or fig jam for added flavor.
Notes
Chill the brie for easier cutting. Avoid overfilling the crescent triangles. Serve warm for best texture.
Nutrition
Serving: 1pieceCalories: 250kcalCarbohydrates: 15gProtein: 8gFat: 18gSaturated Fat: 8gPolyunsaturated Fat: 2gMonounsaturated Fat: 8gCholesterol: 50mgSodium: 500mgPotassium: 200mgFiber: 1gSugar: 1gVitamin A: 10IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 15mgIron: 6mg
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