Creating this festive sausage roll wreath is a simple process that doesn’t require expert culinary skills. Follow these easy steps to make your own:

1. Prep the Oven and Tray: Preheat your oven to 360°F (180°C) and line a large baking tray with parchment paper.
2. Make the Sausage Mix: In a bowl, combine the chopped cranberries, pecans, and almonds. Squeeze the sausages out of their casings into the bowl. Add salt and black pepper. Mix well to ensure even distribution of flavors.
3. Assemble the Roll: Place the puff pastry on a clean surface. Spoon the cranberry sauce down the center, then pile the sausage mix on top, forming a log shape.
4. Roll It Up: Brush one edge of the pastry with the whisked egg. Fold the other edge over the sausage mix and roll tightly to seal.
5. Shape the Wreath: Cut the roll into 11 equal sections, cutting two-thirds of the way through, leaving the top intact. Join the ends to form a circle. Twist each section slightly to expose the sausage meat.
6. Egg Wash and Bake: Brush the entire wreath with the egg wash and sprinkle with sesame seeds if using. Bake for about 50 minutes until golden and puffed.
7. Serve: Place the wreath