Boil water in a large pot and cook macaroni according to package instructions — 8 minutes

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) — 5 minutes

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface — 2 minutes

Drain the macaroni and set aside — 2 minutes

Place the Brie cheese in the center of the puff pastry — 1 minute

Drizzle honey over the Brie and sprinkle with nuts and dried cranberries — 2 minutes

In the same pot, melt butter over medium heat — 1 minute

Stir in flour and cook for about 1 minute until well combined — 1 minute

Fold the puff pastry over the Brie, sealing it well and trimming any excess — 3 minutes

Gradually whisk in milk and cook until the sauce thickens, stirring frequently — 5 minutes

Brush the pastry with beaten egg and sprinkle with salt — 2 minutes

Place the wrapped Brie on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper — 1 minute

Remove from heat and stir in cheese, salt, pepper, and paprika until smooth — 2 minutes

Bake in the preheated oven for 15 minutes or until golden brown — 15 minutes

Add the cooked macaroni to the cheese sauce and mix well — 2 minutes

Preheat the oven to 350°F (175°C) — 5 minutes

Transfer the mac and cheese to a baking dish and sprinkle breadcrumbs on top — 2 minutes

Bake in the preheated oven until the top is golden brown — 10 minutes

Let it cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh herbs if desired, and serve warm — 5 minutes