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.
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.