Description
Baked Cranberry Brie Bites are delightful, bite-sized appetizers featuring creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce nestled in flaky puff pastry. Topped with optional candied pecans for crunch and fresh rosemary for aroma, these elegant treats are perfect for holiday gatherings or any festive occasion.
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 Oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet and cut it into 12 equal squares. Gently press each square into the muffin tin cups to form a base.
- Assemble Bites: Place one cube of brie cheese into each pastry-lined cup. Top each with a spoonful of cranberry sauce and sprinkle chopped candied pecans on top if using, adding a delightful crunch.
- Bake: Bake the assembled bites in the preheated oven for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry turns golden brown and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
- Garnish and Serve: Allow the bites to cool for 5 minutes, then garnish each with a small sprig of fresh rosemary for a festive presentation. Serve warm.
Notes
- Use good quality brie for best flavor and melting texture.
- Store-bought cranberry sauce works well, but homemade cranberry sauce can add a fresher taste.
- The candied pecans add a sweet crunch but can be omitted to keep the recipe simpler.
- Make sure the puff pastry is well chilled before cutting and pressing to ensure flakiness.
- Serve these bites warm to enjoy the gooey melted brie.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Keywords: cranberry brie bites, baked brie appetizers, puff pastry appetizers, holiday snacks, cranberry appetizers
