Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry Recipe
These Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry are delightful, bite-sized appetizers perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions. Featuring creamy Brie cheese, tangy cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans wrapped in flaky puff pastry, these savory-sweet bites are garnished with fresh rosemary and a sprinkle of sea salt for an elegant touch.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Cheese
- 1 8 ounce round Brie cheese
Dough
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed in the refrigerator)
- Flour (for dusting work surface)
Toppings & Garnish
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/2 cup finely chopped pecans
- Sprigs of rosemary for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Freeze Brie Cheese: Cut off and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. Place the cheese on a parchment-lined plate and freeze it for 20 minutes to firm up, making it easier to cut.
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 375℉ (190℃). Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry sheet into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Cut the pastry lengthwise into 4 equal strips, then cut crosswise into 6 even squares, yielding 24 squares. Gently press each square into the prepared muffin cups and prick the bottom of each with a fork to prevent puffing.
- Cut Brie Cheese: Remove the chilled Brie from the freezer and cut into 24 pieces, approximately 3/4-inch each.
- Assemble Bites: Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each pastry-lined muffin cup. Press a piece of Brie cheese over the sauce, then top with 1 teaspoon of finely chopped pecans. Sprinkle a pinch of sea salt on top if desired.
- Bake: Bake the bites in the preheated oven for 18 to 20 minutes, or until golden brown and the cheese is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Garnish: Let the cranberry Brie bites cool slightly before removing them from the muffin pan. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Ensure the Brie is well chilled before cutting to make slicing easier and neater.
- Flour your surface lightly to prevent the puff pastry from sticking while rolling and cutting.
- Leftover cranberry Brie bites can be refrigerated and gently reheated before serving.
- For a nut-free version, omit the pecans or substitute with pumpkin seeds.
- If you prefer a sharper contrast, use a tart homemade cranberry sauce instead of sweetened store-bought.
