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Express Cranberry Brie Bites

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Enjoy an easy yet elegant bite featuring creamy Brie cheese tucked into flaky puff pastry cups, crowned with vibrant cranberry sauce. These morsels bake to a golden crisp in just minutes, offering a balance of rich dairy and tart fruit flavors. Optional herbs and nuts add fresh aroma and crunch, making them perfect for holiday celebrations or sophisticated get-togethers. Quick to prepare and delightful to share.

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Updated on Tue, 25 Nov 2025 16:09:00 GMT
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Golden-brown Express Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites offer a delicious visual feast with melted cheese and vibrant cranberry. | pepperplume.com

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.

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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)

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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.
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This dish always brings smiles at family gatherings, sparking joy and conversation over its delightful taste.

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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)

Melted Brie cheese tops flaky puff pastry in these tempting Express Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites, perfect for any party. Save
Melted Brie cheese tops flaky puff pastry in these tempting Express Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites, perfect for any party. | pepperplume.com

These Cranberry Sauce Brie Bites are quick to make and sure to impress your guests.

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Express Cranberry Brie Bites

Creamy Brie and tangy cranberry on golden puff pastry, perfect for festive appetizers.

Prep duration
10 min
Cook duration
15 min
Complete duration
25 min
Created by Isabella Flores


Complexity Easy

Heritage American

Output 24 Portions

Diet considerations Meat-free

Components

Dairy

01 7 oz Brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes

Pastry

01 1 sheet (about 8.8 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen

Condiments

01 ½ cup cranberry sauce, store-bought or homemade

Garnish (optional)

01 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
02 24 pecan halves or walnuts (optional)

Directions

Phase 01

Prepare oven and muffin tin: Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.

Phase 02

Cut puff pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares.

Phase 03

Form pastry cups: Gently press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin to create small cups.

Phase 04

Add Brie: Place one cube of Brie cheese into each pastry cup.

Phase 05

Top with cranberry sauce: Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce atop each Brie-filled pastry cup.

Phase 06

Add optional garnish: Optionally, sprinkle chopped herbs or place a pecan half or walnut on each for additional flavor and texture.

Phase 07

Bake until golden: Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted.

Phase 08

Cool and serve: Allow bites to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

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Necessary tools

  • 24-cup mini muffin tin
  • Sharp knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon

Allergy details

Review each ingredient for potential allergens and seek professional health advice if you're uncertain.
  • Contains milk from Brie cheese.
  • Contains wheat/gluten from puff pastry.
  • May contain tree nuts if pecans or walnuts are added.
  • Check labels for potential allergen traces in store-bought ingredients.

Nutrient breakdown (per portion)

These values are estimates only and shouldn't replace professional medical guidance.
  • Energy: 80
  • Fats: 5 g
  • Carbohydrates: 7 g
  • Proteins: 2 g

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