Description
Golden, flaky, and filled with creamy brie and tart cranberry sauce, these Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are the perfect holiday appetizer or party snack.
Ingredients
- Puff Pastry Sheets: 1 sheet, thawed and cold
- Brie Cheese: 6 ounces, cut into 1-inch cubes
- Cranberry Sauce: 1/2 cup, homemade or store-bought
- Fresh Rosemary: 1 teaspoon, finely chopped (optional)
- Egg: 1, beaten for egg wash
- All-Purpose Flour: For dusting the surface
Instructions
- Preheat Your Equipment: Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Combine Ingredients: Cut brie into 1-inch cubes and chop rosemary if using. Gather all ingredients for easy assembly.
- Prepare Your Cooking Vessel: Roll out puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into 2-inch squares.
- Assemble the Dish: Press pastry squares into muffin wells, add brie, cranberry sauce, and a sprinkle of rosemary. Brush edges with egg wash.
- Cook to Perfection: Bake for 15–18 minutes until golden and bubbly.
- Finishing Touches: Cool in the pan for 5 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
- Serve and Enjoy: Garnish with rosemary and serve warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Use cold puff pastry for better rise and flakiness.
- Don’t overfill to avoid overflow during baking.
- Line muffin tins with parchment for easy removal.
- Let bites cool slightly to avoid burning your mouth on molten cheese.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 140mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 0g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 15mg