Cranberry Brie Bites (Printer-friendly)

Golden puff pastry cups with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for gatherings.

# What You'll Need:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Cheese

02 - 4 oz Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 cubes

→ Cranberry

03 - ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
05 - 2 tbsp chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# Directions:

01 - Preheat oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry sheet to smooth creases. Cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Press each pastry square into muffin cups, gently shaping to fit.
04 - Place one cube of Brie cheese into each pastry cup and top with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
05 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped herbs and nuts over each cup.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until pastry is golden and cheese has melted.
07 - Allow bites to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Elegant and easy appetizer
  • Perfect for any gathering
02 -
  • Brie cheese rind is edible but can be removed for milder taste
  • Use fresh herbs to enhance flavor
03 -
  • Ensure puff pastry is properly thawed to prevent cracking
  • Do not overfill pastry cups to avoid leakage during baking
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