Cranberry Brie Bites (Printable)

Golden puff pastry cups with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry, ideal for appetizers.

# Ingredient List:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes

→ Cranberry

03 - 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
05 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# Steps:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth creases. Cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Press a pastry square into each muffin cup, gently shaping to fit.
04 - Place one cube of Brie into each pastry cup. Top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
05 - Sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary or thyme and toasted pecans or walnuts as preferred.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is melted.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant easy appetizer
  • Perfect for any gathering
02 -
  • Substitute goat cheese or Camembert for Brie if desired
  • Use homemade or canned cranberry sauce
03 -
  • Make sure the puff pastry is fully thawed before using
  • Don’t overfill the pastry cups to prevent spilling
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