Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites (Print View)

Flaky pastry filled with Brie and cranberry sauce. Savory-sweet bites perfect for entertaining or snacking.

# Components:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, rind on, cut into 24 cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet (about 9 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Toppings

03 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
05 - 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)

→ Egg Wash

06 - 1 egg, beaten with 1 tbsp water

# Preparation Steps:

01 - Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry to a 10 x 10 inch square. Cut the pastry into 24 equal squares, approximately 2 x 2 inches each.
03 - Fit each pastry square into the cups of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form cups.
04 - Place one cube of Brie into each pastry cup. Top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. If using, sprinkle with chopped herbs and nuts.
05 - Brush the exposed edges of the pastry with the egg wash.
06 - Bake for 16–18 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
07 - Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes, then carefully remove them from the muffin tin. Serve warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Ready in just over 30 minutes from start to finish
  • Uses mostly pantry and freezer staples
  • Perfect make-ahead appetizer for entertaining
  • Looks impressive despite minimal effort
  • Customizable with different jams or toppings
02 -
  • Can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and refrigerated unbaked
  • Each bite contains approximately 85 calories making them a reasonable indulgence
  • The combination of sweet and savory flavors appeals to almost everyone
  • Freezes beautifully both before and after baking
03 -
  • The key to truly exceptional puff pastry bites lies in the details. Always keep your pastry cold until the moment you're ready to work with it—warm pastry won't puff properly.
  • When cutting the brie, chilling it for 15 minutes in the freezer first makes it easier to handle and results in cleaner cuts. And don't rush the cooling process after baking; those 5 minutes of resting time allow the cheese to set slightly so your guests won't burn their mouths on molten brie. Trust me, I learned that lesson the hard way at my first holiday party!

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