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This festive appetizer brings together sweet, tangy and buttery flavors in the most eye-catching way. The pineapple cranberry brie wreath is wrapped in golden crescent rolls, stuffed with creamy brie, crushed pineapple and tart cranberries, and brushed with a maple-infused butter glaze. It’s a showstopping centerpiece perfect for holiday gatherings, but easy enough for casual entertaining. Serve it warm and let everyone pull off a piece of gooey, sweet-savory magic. This wreath is just as tasty as it is beautiful.

Round sliced Pineapple Cranberry Brie Wreath with a bowl of cranberry sauce and rosemary sprigs in the center, styled like a festive Christmas wreath on a wooden board.

This pineapple cranberry brie wreath combines brie, cranberries and pineapple in flaky crescent dough with a maple glaze for a stunning, pull-apart appetizer.

If you love all things pineapple, also try pineapple scones, pineapple BBQ chicken foil packets or pie iron pineapple upside down cakes.

Golden baked cranberry brie wreath, shaped like a festive wreath, served with berry sauce, pecans, and rosemary for a delightful touch.

Why You’ll Love It

Easy to assemble: Just fill, wrap and bake with simple store-bought dough.
Perfectly balanced: Sweet fruit, buttery dough and creamy cheese in every bite.
Holiday-ready: Shaped like a wreath, it’s ideal for festive tables.
Versatile: Works for Christmas, Thanksgiving or any winter gathering.

A close-up of a flaky pastry inspired by a crescent wreath appetizer, filled with cranberries and nuts on a wooden surface, garnished with fresh rosemary.

Pineapple Cranberry Brie Ring Ingredients

A complete list of ingredients and amounts can be found in the recipe card below.

Crescent roll dough: Forms the buttery, flaky base of the wreath.
Unsalted butter: Adds richness and helps bind the glaze.
Brown sugar: Caramelizes slightly for a deep, sweet flavor.
Maple extract: Brings a cozy, seasonal aroma to the glaze.
Pineapple juice: Brightens the glaze with tart, tropical notes.
Pecans: Add crunch and nuttiness that balances the creamy filling.
Brie: Melts into a luscious, savory base for the fruit and nuts.
Dried cranberries: Add chewiness and tart sweetness.
Crushed pineapple: Provides juicy texture and balances the richness of the cheese.

Crescent rolls, brie, pecans, dried cranberries, butter, vanilla, pineapple juice, and spices come together to create a festive cranberry brie wreath on a white table.

How to Make Crescent Roll Cranberry Brie Wreath

Shape the dough: Arrange crescent triangles in a sunburst around a bowl, then remove the bowl.
Make the glaze: Melt butter with brown sugar, then stir in maple extract and pineapple juice.
Mix the filling: Combine brie, cranberries, pineapple, and pecans with a bit of the glaze.
Assemble the wreath: Spoon the filling onto the dough ring, fold the tips inward and tuck underneath.
Bake until golden: Brush with remaining glaze and bake until crisp and browned.

A hand dips a piece of golden-brown pie from a cranberry brie wreath into a bowl of dark red sauce, with rosemary sprigs nearby.

Substitutions and Variations

Another dough: Swap crescent dough with puff pastry sheets for a flakier texture, or try honey butter crescent rolls for a festive finish.
Try different cheese: Camembert or goat cheese work if you don’t have brie.
Add herbs: Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or thyme for a savory touch.
Different nuts: Use shelled pistachios or walnuts instead of pecans if you prefer.
Dried cranberries: Substitute raisins.
Add a meaty element: You might like to add some smoked forest ham to the filling.
Brown sugar: You can use white sugar instead, or your preferred sweetener.

Close-up of a festive Pineapple Cranberry Brie Wreath with a bowl of red dipping sauce and sprigs of rosemary on a wooden plate, perfect for serving as a delicious Christmas wreath appetizer.

Serving Suggestions

Appetizer: Enjoy a slice of this cranberry pineapple brie wreath, perhaps paired with spiked pineapple bourbon cranberry sauce for dipping.
Main dish: Serve smoked turkey breast with smashed potato salad, roasted acorn squash and crack green beans.
Dessert: These apricot apple cinnamon dumplings are a great dish to finish off with.

Close-up of a slice of pie with a golden crust and juicy red berries, reminiscent of a festive cranberry brie wreath, served on a black plate.

How to Store a Pineapple Cranberry Wreath

Store: This appetizer is best served freshly baked. You could always assemble it in advance then bake it later in the day though. Some of the filling might leak through the dough but you can try it. I wouldn’t make it more than 24 hours ahead, for the best result. Leftovers will keep for a few days in a covered container in the fridge.
Freeze: Freeze it for up to 2 months.
Thaw: Thaw overnight in the refrigerator.
Reheat: Warm it back up in the oven.

A sliced pastry with a golden crust and fruit filling, inspired by a Pineapple Cranberry Brie Wreath, is served on a black plate with a matching fork.

Top Tips

Keep dough chilled: Cold dough is easier to shape and handle.
Drain pineapple well: Too much liquid can make the dough soggy.
Bake on parchment: This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Closeup of a golden, flaky pastry with a filling of cranberries and nuts, held up to show the inside—just like a tempting crescent wreath appetizer.

Easy Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring FAQs

Why is brie cheese perfect for this appetizer?

If you’re a cheese lover, like me, you will already know brie is one of the most delicious cheese options out there! The way it tastes and melts makes it the perfect choice for this dish. Brie is rich in vitamins and minerals, Vitamin B12 and riboflavin in particular. The blooming white mold rind is a real delicacy – nothing else tastes quite like it.

Can I use fresh pineapple instead of canned?

Yes, just make sure to crush and drain it well.

Do I need to remove the rind from the brie?

No, the rind is edible and melts nicely with the cheese.

Golden baked pastry, shaped like a Christmas wreath, filled with brie and a bowl of cranberry sauce topped with pecans, garnished with fresh rosemary.

Pineapple Cranberry Brie Crescent Ring Recipe

5 from 8 votes

Pineapple Cranberry Brie Wreath

This pineapple cranberry brie wreath is the ultimate holiday appetizer. It’s filled with creamy cheese, sweet fruit and crunchy pecans, then wrapped in buttery crescent dough. A maple-pineapple glaze ties it all together for a bite that's both cozy and festive.
Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 35 minutes
Total Time: 50 minutes
Servings: 9

Ingredients 

  • 2 Cans crescent rolls, 8-Ounce Cans
  • 1/4 Cup unsalted butter, melted
  • 1 Tablespoon brown sugar
  • 1 Teaspoon maple extract
  • 2 Tablespoons pineapple juice 
  • 1/2 Cup pecans, chopped
  • 16 Ounces brie
  • 1 Cup dried cranberries
  • 1/2 Cup pineapple, crushed and well drained 

Instructions 

  • Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
  • Prepare ingredients. Remove crescents from the can and separate into individual triangles. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper and put the bowl you will be using for dip into the center. 
  • Make a shingle pattern circle with the crescent triangles surrounding the bowl. It should look like a sunburst pattern. Remove the bowl. 
  • Melt the butter in a saucepan over medium heat. Add the brown sugar and whisk until combined. Cook for 5 minutes to lightly brown the butter. Remove from heat, stir in the maple extract and pineapple juice.
  • Add sliced brie, dried cranberries, crushed pineapple, and chopped pecans into a medium mixing bowl. Add 2 Tablespoons of the melted butter and stir until well combined.
  • Spoon mixture over the dough ½ inch from the center. Fold dough over the cheese towards the center. Tuck the ends under the center. 
  • Brush the top of the crescents with remaining butter.  
  • Place into the oven on the center rack and bake for 35 minutes.  

Notes

Keep dough chilled: Cold dough is easier to shape and handle.
Drain pineapple well: Too much liquid can make the dough soggy.
Bake on parchment: This prevents sticking and makes cleanup easier.

Nutrition

Calories: 480kcal | Carbohydrates: 35g | Protein: 13g | Fat: 34g | Saturated Fat: 17g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 5g | Monounsaturated Fat: 9g | Trans Fat: 1g | Cholesterol: 64mg | Sodium: 713mg | Potassium: 122mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 17g | Vitamin A: 465IU | Vitamin C: 5mg | Calcium: 102mg | Iron: 1mg
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The pineapple cranberry brie wreath is a stunning and satisfying centerpiece that delivers both style and substance. Each bite is filled with creamy brie, juicy fruit and flaky pastry, all wrapped in a warm, golden crust. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, bringing something to a potluck or simply want a cozy winter appetizer, this cranberry brie crescent wreath is guaranteed to impress. It’s festive, flavorful and simple to prepare, making it a must for your next seasonal spread.

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Bella Bucchiotti is a Canadian-based syndicated food, travel, and lifestyle writer, photographer, and creator at xoxoBella. She founded xoxoBella in 2015, where she shares her love for food, dogs, sustainability, fitness, crafts, outdoor adventures, travel, and philanthropy to encourage others to run the extra mile, try new recipes, visit unfamiliar places, and stand for a cause. Bella creates stress-free and family-friendly recipes for weeknight dinners and festive feasts.

 

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5 from 8 votes (3 ratings without comment)

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  1. 5 stars
    I hoped mine would come out as pretty as this one in the photo and it did. The flavor was out of this world. I’m going to make it for Thanksgiving and Christmas too (my parents are here Thanksgiving but his Christmas, so that way they all get to try it!)

  2. THis looks spectacular, I love cranberries. But I’m not too fond of Pinapple. I like it in somethings, but others I don’t…

  3. I’ve made this with apricot preserves but this combo sounds better! This would make an awesome appetizer for Thanksgiving.