Description
Indulge in the delightful combination of creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all encased in flaky puff pastry with this irresistible Brie and Cranberry Bites recipe. Perfect for holiday gatherings or a cozy night at home, these bite-sized appetizers are quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests with their elegant presentation. Each mouthful offers a flavor explosion that balances richness with a hint of sweetness, making them an ideal addition to any occasion. Whether served warm or at room temperature, these gourmet finger foods are destined to be the star of your next event!
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (17.3 ounces/490g)
- 1 wheel (8 ounces/227g) brie cheese
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- fresh herbs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut brie into 24 small cubes and set aside.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface, then cut into 24 squares.
- Press each square into the cups of a mini muffin tin or directly onto the baking sheet.
- Place one brie cube in each pastry cup and top with cranberry sauce (about ½ teaspoon).
- Whisk egg with water and brush over exposed pastry edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed.
- Cool slightly before serving; garnish with nuts or herbs if desired.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 20mg