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Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites

These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are an easy holiday appetizer made with flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and sweet cranberry sauce. Ready in just 30 minutes, they're perfect for Christmas parties, Thanksgiving, New Year's Eve, or any gathering where you want an elegant, crowd-pleasing appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
cooling time 5 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer, Party Food, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 8 oz brie cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 tbsp chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
  • 1 large egg
  • 1 tbsp water

Equipment

  • 1 Mini Muffin Pan
  • 1 Rolling Pin
  • 1 Sharp Knife
  • 1 Pastry Brush
  • 1 Measuring cups
  • 1 Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 24 equal squares.
  3. Press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup.
  4. Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup.
  5. Add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese.
  6. Sprinkle with chopped rosemary or pecans if desired.
  7. Whisk together the egg and water, then brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash.
  8. Bake for 15–18 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crisp.
  9. Let the bites cool for 5 minutes before removing them from the pan.
  10. Serve warm and enjoy!

Notes

• Keep the puff pastry cold until you're ready to use it for the flakiest results.
• Freeze the brie for 10–15 minutes before cutting to make it easier to cube.
• Homemade cranberry sauce works just as well as store-bought.
• Add chopped pecans or walnuts for extra crunch.
• Assemble the bites ahead of time and refrigerate until ready to bake.
• Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
• Reheat in a 350°F oven or air fryer for 4–5 minutes to restore crispness.