Save Golden, flaky puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce is an irresistible, bite-sized appetizer perfect for festive gatherings.
I always bring these cranberry Brie bites to family gatherings and they vanish in minutes. The simple combo of creamy cheese and sweet-tart cranberry in buttery pastry makes them everyone&s favorite treat.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: 200 g (7 oz), rind trimmed, cut into 24 cubes
- Puff pastry: 1 sheet (250 g / 9 oz), frozen and thawed
- Cranberry sauce: 120 g (1/2 cup), homemade or store-bought
- Chopped nuts (optional): 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts
- Fresh rosemary (optional): 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep the Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or parchment squares.
- Prepare Pastry:
- On lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 in) square. Cut into 24 equal squares.
- Fill Cups:
- Gently press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup.
- Add Cheese:
- Place a cube of Brie in each pastry shell.
- Add Cranberry:
- Top each with heaping 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and rosemary, if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Save My kids love helping press the pastry and add cranberry sauce, making this a fun family tradition before big celebrations.
Required Tools
Mini muffin tin (24-cup), rolling pin, sharp knife, small spoon
Allergen Information
Contains: Milk (Brie cheese), Wheat/Gluten (puff pastry), Tree nuts (if using pecans or walnuts). Always double-check store-bought ingredients for allergens.
Nutritional Information
Per serving: 95 calories, 6 g total fat, 8 g carbohydrates, 2 g protein
Save Serve warm straight from the oven for maximum flavor. These cranberry brie bites will impress guests and make your celebrations extra special.
Cooking Questions
- → What type of cheese works best in these bites?
Brie cheese with the rind trimmed offers a creamy texture and rich flavor that complements the tartness of cranberry sauce perfectly.
- → Can I prepare these ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the bites and refrigerate them before baking. Bake just before serving for best texture.
- → Are there suggested substitutions for cranberry sauce?
Fig jam or apricot preserves work well as alternatives, providing different sweet-tart flavor profiles.
- → Can nuts be omitted for dietary restrictions?
Absolutely. You can skip nuts or substitute with pumpkin seeds to maintain a crunchy topping without allergens.
- → What baking tools are needed for these appetizers?
A mini muffin tin, rolling pin, sharp knife, and a small spoon are required to shape and fill the pastry cups evenly.