Brie and Cranberry Bites
Indulge in the delightful fusion of creamy brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce with these Brie and Cranberry Bites. Wrapped in flaky puff pastry, this appetizer is a perfect blend of textures and flavors, making it ideal for festive gatherings or casual family nights. Quick to prepare and elegantly delicious, these bites are sure to impress your guests and leave them craving more. Enjoy them fresh from the oven as a sophisticated snack or party treat that’s both easy to make and utterly irresistible.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 40 minutes
- Yield: Approximately 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (17.3 ounces/490g), thawed
- 1 wheel brie cheese (8 ounces/227g), chilled
- ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Optional: ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts, toasted
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Cut the chilled brie into 24 small cubes and keep cool.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to smooth seams, then cut into 24 squares.
- Press each square into a mini muffin tin cup or onto the lined baking sheet.
- Place one cube of brie in each pastry square, followed by a teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- For an egg wash, whisk together the egg and water, then brush over exposed pastry edges.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and bubbly.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 30g)
- Calories: 115
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 115mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 35mg
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