Save A festive and effortless appetizer featuring creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and crisp puff pastry—perfect for holiday gatherings or any elegant occasion.
This recipe has been my go-to for holiday parties because everyone loves the mix of savory and sweet.
Ingredients
- Dairy: 200 g (7 oz) Brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
- Pastry: 1 sheet (about 250 g) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen
- Condiments: 120 g (1/2 cup) cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
- Garnish (optional): 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- Garnish (optional): 24 pecan halves or walnuts (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat the oven to 200℃ (400℉) and line a mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
- Prepare pastry:
- Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 equal squares.
- Form cups:
- Gently press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin to form small cups.
- Add Brie:
- Place a cube of Brie into each pastry cup.
- Add cranberry sauce:
- Top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Add garnish:
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped herbs or add a pecan half on top for extra flavor and crunch.
- Bake:
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Cool:
- Cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.
Save This dish always brings smiles at family gatherings, sparking joy and conversation over its delightful taste.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (24-cup), sharp knife, cutting board, spoon
Allergen Information
Contains Milk (Brie cheese), Wheat/Gluten (puff pastry), Tree nuts (if using pecans or walnuts). Always check labels for possible traces of allergens in store-bought products.
Nutritional Information
Calories: 80, Total Fat: 5 g, Carbohydrates: 7 g, Protein: 2 g (per serving)
Save These Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites are quick to make and sure to impress your guests.