Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry Brie Bites are easy, festive holiday appetizers featuring creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry. Perfect for parties, potlucks, or cozy nights in, these bite-sized treats are always a crowd-pleaser.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 33 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (2 sheets, about 16 oz) puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought, whole berry style preferred)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 2 teaspoons finely chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, plus more for garnish)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon orange zest (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Thaw puff pastry if needed.
- Unfold one sheet of puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 12 equal squares (about 2×2 inches each). Repeat with second sheet for 24 squares total.
- Gently press each pastry square into a cup of a greased 24-count mini muffin tin, letting corners stick up.
- Slice brie into 24 small cubes. Place one cube in each pastry cup.
- Spoon about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce over each brie cube.
- Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts and a pinch of rosemary or thyme over each bite, if using.
- Beat egg with a splash of water. Brush exposed pastry edges with egg wash.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden, cheese is melted, and cranberry sauce is bubbling.
- Let bites cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Use a small spatula or knife to gently lift each bite out.
- Arrange on a platter and garnish with extra herbs or orange zest if desired. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
For best results, keep puff pastry cold until ready to use. Chill brie before slicing for neat cubes. Don’t overfill with cranberry sauce to avoid soggy bottoms. These bites can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving. Freeze unbaked bites for easy holiday prep. Nut-free and gluten-free adaptations are available.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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