Irresistible Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe Perfect for Holidays
Golden, flaky pastry filled with gooey melted brie, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy nuts—perfect for holiday parties or elegant appetizers.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1/4 cup chopped nuts (walnuts or pecans)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a muffin tin or line it with parchment paper.
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface until smooth and slightly thinner. Cut into 24 squares (approximately 2×2 inches).
- Gently press each puff pastry square into the muffin tin, forming little cups.
- Slice the brie into small cubes, about 1 inch each, and place a cube in each pastry cup.
- Spoon a small dollop of cranberry sauce over the brie in each cup. Don’t overfill.
- Top each bite with a few pieces of chopped nuts and a tiny sprig of rosemary.
- Beat one egg and lightly brush the edges of the puff pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake in the oven for 15–20 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted.
- Let the bites cool for 5 minutes in the pan before gently removing them. Use a knife to loosen any edges if needed.
- Serve warm for the best flavor.
Notes
[‘Keep the puff pastry cold to ensure it stays flaky.’, “Don’t overfill the cups to prevent overflow.”, ‘Toast the nuts for enhanced flavor.’, ‘Reheat bites in the oven at 350°F (175°C) for about 5 minutes to restore crispness.’]
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 100
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 100
- Fat: 7
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
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