Description
These Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful and festive appetizer, perfect for holiday gatherings. Flaky puff pastry cups are filled with creamy brie cheese, topped with tangy cranberry sauce, and baked to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package (1 sheet) refrigerated puff pastry, thawed
- 1 cup brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional, for added crunch)
- 1 egg, beaten, for egg wash
- Optional Garnish: Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs
Instructions
- Preparing the Oven and Puff Pastry:
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut into 2-inch squares (about 12-16 squares).
- Assembling the Bites:
- Lightly grease a muffin tin and press each puff pastry square into a muffin cup to create a cup shape.
- Place a cube of brie cheese into each pastry cup, then top with 1-2 teaspoons of cranberry sauce.
- Optionally, sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts on top.
- Baking:
- Brush the edges of the pastry cups with the beaten egg for a golden-brown color.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted.
- Garnishing and Serving:
- Let the Cranberry Brie Bites cool slightly, then garnish with fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs if desired.
Notes
For an extra touch, you can experiment with different types of cheese or fruit-based sauces like raspberry or apricot.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 mins
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg