Description
Delight your guests with these easy-to-make Cranberry Brie Bites, featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy Brie cheese and topped with tangy cranberry sauce and crunchy nuts. Perfect as an elegant appetizer for holiday gatherings or any special occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry and Cheese
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 1 small wheel of Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
Toppings
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
- Honey for drizzling (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin or line it with mini muffin liners to prevent sticking.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut the pastry into 24 small squares, sized to fit into the mini muffin cups.
- Assemble the Bites: Gently press each puff pastry square into the prepared mini muffin tin cups, ensuring the pastry shapes the cup. Place a small cube of Brie cheese in the center of each pastry square.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each Brie cube. For extra crunch and flavor, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cranberry sauce if desired.
- Bake: Place the mini muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed, golden brown, and the Brie cheese has melted.
- Garnish: Remove from oven and immediately sprinkle each bite with freshly chopped rosemary for a fresh, aromatic flavor. Optionally, drizzle a little honey over the top for added sweetness.
- Serve: Allow the cranberry Brie bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm for the best experience, though they are also tasty at room temperature.
Notes
- Puff pastry should be well thawed before rolling and cutting for best results.
- Brie rind is edible; however, if preferred, you can remove it before cutting into cubes.
- Use fresh or store-bought cranberry sauce depending on your preference or time constraints.
- Chopped nuts add texture and flavor but can be omitted for a nut-free version.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated gently before serving.
