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A festive puff pastry shaped like a star, dusted with powdered sugar and topped with cranberries, sits on a round plate. Surrounding the plate are red berries and a small bowl of cranberries, evoking a Christmas tree scene. A striped cloth napkin rests at the bottom.
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Puff Pastry Cranberry Star Bread

Make this quick and easy Cranberry Star Bread for your holiday celebrations. No need for rising, just twist and bake this festive treat!
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time20 minutes
Total Time35 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Calories: 198kcal
Author: Stephanie Wilson

Ingredients

  • 1 (14-ounce) can whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/4 cup orange juice
  • 3 tablespoons brown sugar
  • 1/2 teaspoon ground cinnamon
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground nutmeg
  • 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
  • 1 package frozen puff pastry sheets (2 sheets) thawed but still cold
  • 1 egg beaten with 1 tablespoon water

Instructions

  • Combine the cranberry sauce, orange juice, brown sugar, cinnamon, nutmeg, and ginger in a saucepan. Bring to a gentle boil over medium heat, then reduce the heat and simmer for 5 to 10 minutes or until thickened. Crush the cranberries with the back of a spoon until the mixture is jam-like. Let cool to room temperature.
  • Roll each puff pastry sheet into a 12-inch circle on a floured surface and place on parchment paper. Spread the cranberry jam over the surface and top with the second puff pastry sheet.
  • Place a 3-4 inch bowl, cup, or jar in the center of the puff pastry. Use a sharp knife or pizza wheel and cut 4 equal sections from the edge of the pastry to the bowl.
  • Cut the 4 sections in half to make 8 sections. Then, cut the 8 sections in half to make 16 sections.
  • Carefully lift 2 adjacent sections, and twisting outward, make two twists. Pinch the edges together and tuck under. Continue until you have 8 twisted sections.
  • Refrigerate the puff pastry while the oven preheats to 400℉.
  • Remove from the refrigerator and carefully brush the surface with a beaten egg and sprinkle with coarse sugar.
  • Bake for 20 to 25 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.

Nutrition

Serving: 1g | Calories: 198kcal | Carbohydrates: 19g | Protein: 3g | Fat: 12g | Saturated Fat: 3g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 2g | Monounsaturated Fat: 7g | Trans Fat: 0.003g | Cholesterol: 20mg | Sodium: 85mg | Potassium: 49mg | Fiber: 1g | Sugar: 5g | Vitamin A: 46IU | Vitamin C: 4mg | Calcium: 12mg | Iron: 1mg