Express Cranberry Brie Bites (Printer View)

Creamy Brie and tangy cranberry nestled in crisp puff pastry for delightful bites.

# What you'll need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen (approx. 8.8 oz)

→ Condiments

03 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce, store-bought or homemade

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
05 - 24 pecan halves or walnuts (optional)

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Gently press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin to form small cups.
04 - Place one cube of Brie into each prepared pastry cup.
05 - Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce atop each Brie-filled pastry cup.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle with chopped fresh rosemary or thyme and place a pecan half or walnut on top for added flavor and texture.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Creamy Brie cheese combines perfectly with tangy cranberry sauce
  • Easy to make and ideal for holiday parties
02 -
  • Brie can be substituted with Camembert or goat cheese for different flavors
  • Orange zest or black pepper add a unique twist to the bites
03 -
  • Use cold puff pastry for easy handling
  • Don't overfill the pastry cups to prevent leaks
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