Cranberry-Cinnamon Brioche Wreath

Cranberry-Cinnamon Brioche Wreath

  • Preparation 45 min
  • Cooking 45 min
  • Chilling 8 h
  • Raising 45 min
  • Servings 1
  • Makes 12 portions
  • Freezes Yes
  • Vegetarian
  • Nut-free

Categories

Ingredients

  • Brioche

  • Filling

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Preparation

  • Brioche

  • Filling

  • Assembly

Note from Ricardo

For more cinnamon flavour, the cinnamon sticks can be replaced with 1 tbsp ground cinnamon

The brioche is best enjoyed on the day it is made. It is also great toasted the next day if there is any left!

Thyme, sage and rosemary twigs, attached to the wreath with ribbon, make it even more festive.

Personal Note

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