Pineapple Cranberry Brie Wreath

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.