Cranberry Brie Bites
These Cranberry Brie Bites combine the creamy richness of brie cheese with the tart sweetness of cranberries, all wrapped in golden, flaky puff pastry. They're elegant enough for sophisticated gatherings yet simple enough for anyone to master, making them the ideal choice for hosts who want to impress without stress.
Equipment
- Mini Muffin Tin
- Parchment Paper
- Baking Sheets
- Offset Spatula
Ingredients
- 1 package (17.3 oz) frozen puff pastry thawed (2 sheets)
- 8 oz brie cheese rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- 2 tablespoons fresh thyme leaves
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1 large egg beaten (for egg wash)
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans optional
- 1 pinch sea salt
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line two baking sheets with parchment paper. Allow your puff pastry to thaw at room temperature until pliable but still cold—about 30-40 minutes.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold one puff pastry sheet. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheet into 24 equal squares (make 5 cuts in each direction to create a 6×4 grid).
- Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray. Press each puff pastry square into a cup, gently forming it to create a small tart shell.
- Place a small cube of brie (about 1 teaspoon) into each pastry cup. Follow with a small dollop (approximately ½ teaspoon) of cranberry sauce on top of each cheese piece.
- Sprinkle a few thyme leaves over each bite. If using pecans, add a few pieces on top.
- Lightly brush the visible pastry edges with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the cheese is fully melted. Rotate the pan halfway through baking for even browning.
- Remove from oven and let cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Drizzle lightly with honey and sprinkle with a tiny pinch of sea salt. Carefully transfer to a serving platter using a small offset spatula or spoon.
Notes
- For best results, keep the second sheet of puff pastry refrigerated while working with the first.
- Avoid overfilling the cups to prevent overflow during baking.
- These bites can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated before baking.
- Baked bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For make-ahead freezing, freeze assembled but unbaked bites for up to 1 month—simply add 3-5 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
- Avoid overfilling the cups to prevent overflow during baking.
- These bites can be assembled up to 24 hours in advance and kept refrigerated before baking.
- Baked bites can be stored in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.
- For make-ahead freezing, freeze assembled but unbaked bites for up to 1 month—simply add 3-5 minutes to the baking time when cooking from frozen.
Nutrition
Calories: 90kcalCarbohydrates: 7.5gProtein: 2.5gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12.5mgSodium: 105mgFiber: 0.25gSugar: 2g
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