"Warm melted cheese, layered with cranberry sauce, and baked in flaky puff pastry is a crowd FAVORITE appetizer! Fast and EASY for you, IRRESISTIBLE for everyone else! It's the PERFECT holiday appetizer for Thanksgiving, Christmas, holiday parties, or New Year's Eve!..."
INGREDIENTS
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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
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one 12 to 14 ounce wheel of brie, halved horizontally with rind kept on (or two 8-inch wheels may be substituted; do not halve them just use as-is)
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1 cup cranberry sauce, divided (chunky, whole berry sauce is best)*
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1 teaspoon orange zest
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1 large egg, beaten
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1 teaspoon water
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Crackers, for serving
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Apple and/or firm pear slices, for serving