Description

These Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizer for any festive gathering. With their buttery puff pastry base, creamy melted Brie, and tangy-sweet cranberry topping, they’re both elegant and effortless. Ideal for Thanksgiving, Christmas, or cozy winter evenings, these golden, flaky bites bring together seasonal flavors that everyone loves. Quick to prepare, beautiful to serve, and utterly delicious, they’ll disappear from your platter in no time.

Ingredients

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1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
1 small wheel of Brie cheese (about 8 ounces)
½ cup whole cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon honey (optional)
1 egg (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon water
Fresh rosemary or thyme leaves (optional, for garnish)
Cooking spray or butter (for greasing the pan)

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Instructions

Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.
Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth it out. Cut the sheet into 2-inch squares.
Press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin to form cups.
Cut the Brie into small cubes, about 1 inch each, and place one cube into the center of each pastry cup.
Add about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each piece of Brie. If desired, drizzle with a little honey.
In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water to make an egg wash. Lightly brush the edges of the pastry with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Bake for 12–15 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden and the Brie has melted.
Remove from the oven and allow to cool slightly before taking them out of the tin.
Garnish with a small sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to bake; chilled dough puffs up better.
The Brie rind is edible and adds flavor—no need to remove it.
Use homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce; adding orange zest to the sauce gives a nice citrus note.
To make ahead, assemble the bites, cover, and refrigerate for up to 24 hours before baking.
For reheating, place baked bites in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes to restore crispness.
Freeze unbaked bites for up to 1 month and bake straight from frozen, adding a few extra minutes to the bake time.

Prep Time: 15 minutes
Cook Time: 15 minutes