Description
These Tasty Cranberry Brie Bites are buttery, flaky puff pastry cradling creamy Brie topped with tangy cranberry sauce, making them the perfect holiday appetizer.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package store-bought puff pastry sheets, thawed
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- Optional garnish: chopped fresh rosemary, crushed pecans, or a drizzle of honey
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Thaw puff pastry at room temperature for about 30 minutes if not already thawed.
- Roll out the puff pastry slightly on a lightly floured surface and cut into 2-inch squares using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Lightly grease a muffin tin and press each square of puff pastry into the cups to form pockets. Alternatively, lay the squares flat on a parchment-lined baking sheet.
- Cut Brie cheese into small cubes, about 1-inch in size. Trim the rind if preferred.
- Place a cube of Brie in each puff pastry cup and add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese.
- Add optional garnishes like rosemary, pecans, or honey if desired.
- Bake in the oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and the Brie is melted.
- Let the bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes before transferring them to a serving platter.
Notes
[‘Don’t overfill the bites to avoid cranberry sauce spilling over during baking.’, ‘Keep the puff pastry cold for best results.’, ‘Trim the Brie rind if preferred.’, ‘Experiment with toppings like nuts, honey, or orange zest for added flavor.’, ‘Reheat leftovers in a 350°F oven for a few minutes to restore crispiness.’]
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 10
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cranberry Brie bites, holiday appetizer, puff pastry recipe, easy appetizer, festive bites