Description
These festive cranberry brie bites are a quick and easy appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. They feature creamy brie and sweet cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 1 (8 ounce) wheel brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 1-inch pieces
- 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Unfold the puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares.
- Press each puff pastry square into a mini muffin tin cup, allowing the corners to extend slightly over the edges.
- Place a piece of brie cheese into each pastry-lined cup.
- Top the brie with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bites cool in the muffin tin for a few minutes before carefully removing them.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs, if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- Ensure your puff pastry is fully thawed but still cold for best results.
- You can use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce.
- For a sweeter bite, drizzle with a little honey before serving.
- Prep Time: 5 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite