🍰 Layered Phyllo Pastry with Brie, Cranberry Sauce, and Pecans 🧀

A delightful treat perfect for impressing guests or indulging on a quiet night in!

🍽️ Ingredients 🍽️

- 8 oz (225 g) of thinly sliced Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup of cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/2 cup of toasted pecans, roughly chopped
- 3 tbsp honey, plus extra for drizzling
- 4 tbsp melted butter for brushing the phyllo dough
- 12 sheets of thawed phyllo dough
- Fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

🧑‍🍳 Directions 🧑‍🍳

1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Begin with the phyllo dough. Brush one sheet lightly with melted butter. Place another sheet on top and brush again with butter. Continue this process until you have a stack of 6 sheets.
3. Cut the stacked sheets into approximately 4x4 inch squares and arrange them on your prepared baking sheet.
4. Repeat the layering and cutting with the remaining 6 phyllo sheets.
5. Bake the phyllo squares in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes, until they are golden brown and crispy. Let them cool slightly after removing them from the oven.
6. To assemble, start with a phyllo square on a serving plate. Add a layer of Brie cheese slices, a dollop of cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of chopped pecans.
7. Place another phyllo square on top and repeat the layering of Brie, cranberry sauce, and pecans.
8. Top with a final phyllo square. Drizzle generously with honey.
9. If desired, garnish with fresh thyme.
10. Serve the pastry warm and enjoy the fusion of crispy, creamy, tangy, and sweet flavors in each bite.

🍎 Nutritional Information 🍎

Each serving approximately contains:
- Calories: 300
- Carbohydrates: 28g
- Protein: 8g
- Fat: 18g
- Sugars: 12g
- Sodium: 220mg

💡 Tips and Tricks 💡

- For a lighter version, consider using low-fat Brie.
- The phyllo dough can be brushed with a mixture of oil and butter to reduce butter intake.
- Experiment with different nuts like walnuts or almonds for varied texture and flavor.

⏳ Preparation Time ⏳

Preparation time: 30 minutes | Cooking time: 10 minutes | Serving: 6-8