Description
Delightful baked cranberry brie bites featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese, tangy cranberry sauce, and optional crunchy candied pecans, perfect as an elegant appetizer or festive snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 4 oz brie cheese, cut into 12 cubes
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
Toppings (Optional)
- 2 tbsp candied pecans, chopped
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prepare for baking the bites.
- Prepare the pastry cups: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the cups of the greased mini muffin tin, forming small pastry shells.
- Assemble the bites: Place one cube of brie cheese into each pastry shell. Spoon about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each piece of brie. If desired, sprinkle with chopped candied pecans for an added crunch.
- Bake: Bake the assembled bites in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and garnish: Allow the cranberry brie bites to cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Then, carefully remove them and garnish each with a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary to add a festive touch before serving.
Notes
- Use store-bought cranberry sauce for convenience or homemade for a fresher taste.
- Candied pecans add a delightful crunch but can be omitted if preferred.
- Ensure the puff pastry is properly thawed before cutting to prevent tearing.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture experience.
- Mini muffin tins work best to create the perfect bite-sized portions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry brie bites, baked appetizers, puff pastry snacks, holiday appetizers, brie and cranberry, easy party food
