Description
Mini Cranberry Brie Bites are easy-to-make, festive appetizers combining flaky puff pastry, creamy brie cheese, and tangy cranberry sauce, enhanced with fresh herbs and optional nuts. Perfect for holiday gatherings, these bite-sized treats offer a perfect balance of sweet, tart, and savory flavors with effortless elegance and make-ahead convenience.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 2 tbsp cranberry sauce
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs, for garnish
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Optional: 2 tbsp chopped nuts (pecans or walnuts, toasted)
Instructions
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Thaw the puff pastry according to package instructions. Lightly roll it out on a floured surface, then cut into roughly 2-inch squares to serve as the base for each bite.
- Add the Brie: Remove the rind from the Brie cheese and cut it into small cubes slightly smaller than the pastry squares. Place one cube on each piece of puff pastry, leaving room for toppings.
- Top with Cranberry Sauce and Herbs: Spoon a small dollop of cranberry sauce on top of each Brie cube. Add a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary or thyme to enhance the flavor.
- Brush with Egg Wash: Gently brush the edges of each pastry square with the beaten egg to help them brown and develop a glossy finish while baking.
- Bake Until Golden: Arrange the assembled bites on a lined baking sheet. Bake in a preheated oven at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed, golden, and the Brie has melted to creamy perfection.
Notes
- Use cold ingredients—keep the Brie and puff pastry chilled until assembly to ensure the pastry puffs up properly.
- Don’t overload with cranberry sauce; small dollops prevent soggy pastry.
- Prepare the bites in advance and refrigerate assembled trays to save time on the day of serving.
- Line your baking sheet with parchment paper for easy cleanup and to prevent sticking.
- Keep an eye on baking time after 12 minutes to avoid over-browning.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 90mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 5g
- Fiber: 0.3g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
Keywords: mini cranberry brie bites, holiday appetizers, festive bites, cranberry brie pastry, party appetizers
