Description
A delicious and elegant tart featuring sweet-tart cranberries, creamy brie, savory pancetta, and earthy thyme, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 pie crust (store-bought or homemade)
- 8 oz brie cheese, sliced
- 2 cups fresh cranberries
- 4 oz pancetta, diced
- 2 tsp fresh thyme, chopped (or 1 tsp dried thyme)
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Prepare your tart crust: Roll out the dough, press it into a tart pan, and poke small holes with a fork.
- Cook the pancetta in a skillet over medium heat until crispy, then drain on paper towels.
- In a bowl, mix fresh cranberries, honey, and thyme.
- Layer brie slices in the tart crust, followed by the cranberry mixture and pancetta.
- Brush the crust with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 25-30 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Cool for a few minutes before serving.
Notes
For extra flavor, consider adding orange zest to the cranberry mixture. Leave the brie rind on for a rustic touch.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 30 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: Italian
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 slice
- Calories: 350
- Sugar: 10g
- Sodium: 600mg
- Fat: 24g
- Saturated Fat: 10g
- Unsaturated Fat: 12g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 32g
- Fiber: 3g
- Protein: 10g
- Cholesterol: 55mg
Keywords: cranberry, brie, tart, pancetta, thyme, appetizer, Italian, holiday