Cranberry Brie Tart with Pancetta & Thyme
A delicious and indulgent tart featuring creamy brie cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, crispy pancetta, and fresh thyme, all encased in buttery puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 22 minutes
- Total Time: 37 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/3 cup diced pancetta
- 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tbsp honey (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out puff pastry and place on a parchment-lined baking sheet. Score a 1-inch border around the edges without cutting through.
- Prick the center with a fork to prevent puffing. Bake for 10 minutes or until lightly golden.
- While pastry bakes, cook pancetta in a skillet until crispy. Drain and set aside.
- Layer brie slices over the center of the pre-baked pastry. Add dollops of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle cooked pancetta over the top.
- Bake again for 10–12 minutes until brie is melted and pastry is golden brown.
- Remove from oven, top with thyme and drizzle with honey if using. Rest 5 minutes, then slice and serve.
Notes
- Use all-butter puff pastry for the best flavor and flakiness.
- Don’t overload the tart with cranberry sauce—just enough to balance the richness.
- Bake on parchment to prevent sticking and for easy cleanup.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 320
- Sugar: 6g
- Sodium: 450mg
- Fat: 22g
- Saturated Fat: 12g
- Unsaturated Fat: 8g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 21g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 8g
- Cholesterol: 45mg