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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites

Flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. These easy bite-sized appetizers are perfect for gatherings and can be finished with pecans, rosemary, or orange zest.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 2
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry 8 to 10 ounces (225 to 280 g), thawed
  • 8 ounces 225 g Brie cheese, cut into 24 small pieces
  • ½ cup thick cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tablespoon water
  • 1 teaspoon finely chopped fresh rosemary optional
  • ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
  • ½ teaspoon finely grated orange zest optional

Equipment

  • 24-cup mini muffin pan
  • Baking sheet
  • Sharp Knife
  • Cutting Board
  • Rolling Pin
  • Pizza cutter or pastry wheel
  • Measuring cups and spoons
  • Small bowl
  • Fork
  • Pastry brush
  • Small spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and roll gently if needed.
  3. Cut the pastry into 24 squares, approximately 2 inches across, adjusting to fit the pan.
  4. Press one square gently into each mini muffin cup.
  5. Cut the Brie into 24 small pieces and place one piece in each pastry cup.
  6. Add about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce to each cup.
  7. Sprinkle with optional pecans or rosemary. For an egg wash, beat the egg with the water and lightly brush the exposed pastry edges.
  8. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden and the Brie is melted.
  9. Let the bites rest in the pan for 5 minutes, then remove gently.
  10. Finish with orange zest or fresh rosemary if desired, and serve warm.

Notes

  • Use thick cranberry sauce to help prevent soggy pastry.
  • Keep puff pastry cool while assembling the bites.
  • Start checking for doneness at 15 minutes because oven performance varies.
  • Refrigerate leftovers within two hours and use within 3 to 4 days.
  • Approximate nutrition per bite: 95 calories, 7 g carbohydrates, 3 g protein, 6 g fat, 3 g saturated fat, 2 g sugar, and 100 mg sodium.