Cranberry Brie Bites
Make your holiday parties unforgettable with these Cranberry Brie Bites. Perfectly crisp puff pastry, creamy brie, and tangy cranberry sauce come together to create a show-stopping appetizer that’s as easy as it is impressive.
Why You Will Love This Recipe
You’ll love this recipe for so many reasons. First, it’s quick and easy to make, only needing five simple ingredients and only 20 minutes from start to finish.
These bites are a guaranteed crowd-pleaser, offering balanced flavors with buttery, flaky pastry, creamy brie, and the sweet-tart tang of cranberry sauce. Plus, they’re visually stunning! Garnish with fresh thyme for an elegant, festive touch that will impress at any holiday gathering.
How To Make Cranberry Brie Bites
Tips
- Keep the puff pastry cold until you’re ready to use it for the flakiest result.
- Briefly freeze the brie for 5 minutes for easier cutting.
- If you have the time, make your own cranberry sauce to elevate the flavors.
- Trim the brie of its rind if you like. You don’t need to be militant about it.
Variations
- Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts, like pecans or walnuts, before baking for added crunch.
- Drizzle with honey just before serving for a sweet touch.
- Use other fillings such as fig jam, apricot preserves, or pepper jelly instead of the cranberry sauce.
FAQ’s
Yes. Assemble them ahead and refrigerate until baking.
You can freeze them and reheat in the oven at 375 degrees F for 10 minutes before serving.
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Ingredients
- 2 sheets Puff pastry
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup Cranberry sauce
- Thyme fresh, optional, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400 degrees F.
- Cut each puff pastry sheet into 12 equal squares. Lightly grease a mini muffin tin and press a peice of pastry into each cup.2 sheets Puff pastry
- Place a piece of brie in each pastry cup, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.8 oz Brie cheese, 1/2 cup Cranberry sauce
- Bake for 15 minutes until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven, optionally garnish wtih fresh thyme, and serve warm.Thyme