Description
Looking for a show-stopping appetizer that’s both elegant and effortless? These Cranberry Brie Bites deliver big flavor in a mini form. Made with flaky puff pastry, rich and creamy Brie, and tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, they’re the ultimate combination of buttery, gooey, and festive. Whether you’re hosting a holiday gathering, looking for easy dinner ideas, or simply craving a cozy snack, these bites are your go-to. Perfect for entertaining, potlucks, or a quick bite with wine—this easy recipe fits right into your collection of delicious food ideas, from healthy snacks to creative breakfast ideas.
Ingredients
1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
8 oz Brie cheese (cut into 1-inch cubes)
0.5 cup whole cranberry sauce
1 sprig fresh rosemary (for garnish)
1 egg (optional, for egg wash)
1 tbsp water (to mix with egg)
Cooking spray or butter (for greasing muffin tin)
Instructions
1. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and smooth out folds. Cut into 24 equal squares.
2. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and press each puff pastry square into the wells to form cups.
3. Place one cube of Brie into each puff pastry cup.
4. Add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over the Brie in each cup.
5. Optional: Mix egg with water and brush the edges of the pastry for a glossy finish.
6. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Bake for 15–18 minutes, until golden and puffed.
7. Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Carefully remove each bite.
8. Garnish with a small rosemary sprig and serve warm.
Notes
You can substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different flavor twist.
Keep puff pastry cold until baking to ensure maximum puff and flakiness.
Garnish with rosemary after baking to preserve its fresh flavor and color.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3.5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg