Description
Flaky, buttery puff pastry cups filled with creamy brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, baked to golden perfection. These easy cranberry brie bites are the ultimate crowd-pleasing party appetizer that comes together in under 30 minutes.
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed but still cold
- 6 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes (about 1/2-inch each)
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned; whole berry preferred)
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Use a 2-inch round cutter to cut 24 circles. If the pastry gets warm, chill for 5 minutes.
- Gently press each pastry circle into a mini muffin cup, forming a cup shape that reaches the bottom and comes up the sides slightly. Do not stretch the dough.
- Cut the brie into 24 small cubes, about 1/2-inch each. If the brie is too soft, freeze for 10 minutes for easier cutting.
- Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup. Top each with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry cup with the egg wash, being careful not to drip into the cups.
- Place the muffin tin on a baking sheet and bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Use a small spoon or offset spatula to gently lift each bite out of the pan and transfer to a serving platter.
- Sprinkle with fresh chopped rosemary or thyme if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for best flakiness. Do not overfill the cups. Let bites rest 2-3 minutes before removing from pan. Can be assembled up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerated; add 1-2 minutes to bake time. For air fryer: cook at 375°F for 6-8 minutes. For gluten-free, use gluten-free puff pastry. For variations, try fig jam, pepper jelly, or caramelized onions instead of cranberry sauce.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 120
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Protein: 3
Keywords: cranberry brie bites, easy appetizer, party appetizer, puff pastry appetizer, holiday appetizer, kid-friendly appetizer