Description
These Baked Cranberry Brie Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser, combining buttery puff pastry with creamy brie and a touch of sweet cranberry sauce. Perfect for any festive occasion, these bite-sized treats are incredibly easy to make and offer a delightful balance of flavors that will impress your guests. In just 30 minutes, you can whip up this elegant appetizer that’s sure to disappear quickly at family gatherings or holiday parties. Customize them further with toppings like candied pecans or fresh herbs for an extra flair!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz brie cheese (cut into 12 cubes)
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- 2 tbsp candied pecans (chopped, optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 12 equal squares. Press each square into a mini muffin tin.
- Place one cube of brie in each pastry cup and top with cranberry sauce. Add candied pecans if desired.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
- Let cool for 5 minutes before garnishing with rosemary and serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 baked bite (30g)
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg