Save Flaky, golden puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce—these elegant bites are the ultimate easy appetizer for any gathering.
I first made these cranberry Brie bites for a holiday party and they were gone within minutes everyone loved them.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry: 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
- Cheese: 120 g (4 oz) Brie cheese rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes
- Cranberry: 120 g (1/2 cup) whole berry cranberry sauce
- Garnish (optional): 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
- Garnish (optional): 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts
Instructions
- Preheat oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F) Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin
- Prepare pastry:
- On a lightly floured surface roll out the puff pastry sheet to smooth creases Cut into 24 equal squares
- Shape pastry:
- Press a pastry square into each muffin cup gently shaping to fit
- Add cheese and cranberry:
- Place a cube of Brie into each pastry cup Top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce
- Add garnish:
- Sprinkle with herbs and nuts if desired
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese is melted
- Serve:
- Cool slightly before serving Serve warm
Save My family gathers around the table every holiday to enjoy these bite-sized treats together making the season even warmer.
Serving Suggestions
Serve these bites warm alongside a crisp white wine or sparkling rosé for a perfect pairing.
Storage
Store leftover bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days and reheat before serving.
Variations
Try substituting goat cheese or Camembert for Brie or adding a drizzle of honey for a touch of sweetness.
Save These cranberry Brie bites bring together sweet cranberry and creamy cheese in a flaky pastry perfect for any occasion.
Recipe FAQs
- → What type of cheese works best?
Brie with rind removed offers a creamy texture and mild flavor that melts beautifully inside the pastry cups. Camembert or goat cheese can be used as alternatives.
- → Can I use homemade cranberry sauce?
Yes, homemade cranberry sauce is ideal for controlling sweetness and texture, but store-bought cranberry sauce works equally well.
- → How should the puff pastry be prepared?
Thaw frozen puff pastry before rolling it out on a floured surface. Cut into squares and gently press into a greased mini muffin tin.
- → Are there any suggested garnishes?
Fresh rosemary or thyme and toasted pecans or walnuts can be sprinkled on top before baking to add aroma and crunch.
- → What is the baking temperature and time?
Bake in a preheated oven at 200°C (400°F) for 13-15 minutes until the pastry is golden and cheese has melted.