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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites are savory appetizers featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and topped with tart cranberry sauce. They are baked until golden and bubbly, offering a delightful contrast of crispy, melt-in-your-mouth pastry with juicy, tangy cranberries. Perfect for holiday gatherings or special occasions, these bites are both elegant and easy to make.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet package puff pastry preferably frozen, thawed
  • 8 ounces brie cheese room temperature for easy slicing
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce store-bought or homemade
  • 1 egg egg beaten for egg wash
  • optional honey for drizzling after baking
  • fresh sprig thyme for garnish

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Sharp knife
  • Pastry brush
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease the mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface and cut it into 2-inch squares using a sharp knife.
  3. Press each pastry square gently into the cups of the mini muffin tin, shaping them into small cups with the edges slightly overhanging.
  4. Slice the brie cheese into small pieces and place a piece in the center of each pastry shell.
  5. Top each brie-filled pastry with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce, spreading it gently over the cheese or leaving it as a dollop.
  6. Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg to give a shiny, golden finish when baked.
  7. Bake in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbling.
  8. Remove the bites from the oven and let them rest in the muffin tin for 5 minutes to set slightly.
  9. Garnish each bite with a small sprig of fresh thyme and optionally drizzle with honey for added sweetness.
  10. Carefully transfer the bites to a serving platter or cooling rack, ready to enjoy warm or at room temperature.

Notes

For extra flavor, sprinkle a tiny bit of sugar on the pastry edges before baking. These bites are best enjoyed warm but can be made ahead and reheated briefly in the oven.