Description
Rich, flaky, and festive, these Brie Cranberry Bites combine creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and golden puff pastry in an easy, elegant appetizer perfect for any celebration.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry (thawed in refrigerator)
6 oz brie cheese (rind-on or off)
½ cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
1 tbsp chopped rosemary or thyme (optional)
½ cup chopped walnuts or pecans (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
2. Roll out puff pastry and cut into 2-inch squares. Press into mini muffin cups.
3. Cut brie into ½-inch cubes. Remove rind if desired.
4. Add a cube of brie to each pastry cup. Top with 1 tsp cranberry sauce.
5. Sprinkle with nuts and herbs if using.
6. Bake for 15–18 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbly.
7. Let cool for 5 minutes before removing from the pan.
Notes
Avoid overfilling the cups to prevent overflow.
Spray your muffin tin to ensure easy release.
Let the bites sit a few minutes after baking for better texture.
Variations: Try fig jam, hot honey, or goat cheese.
Pairs beautifully with dry cider, sparkling wine, or mocktails.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15–18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: brie cranberry bites, holiday appetizers, party snacks, easy puff pastry recipes