Baked Cranberry Brie Bites
A delightful appetizer featuring warm brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry Base
- 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted Make sure to thaw your puff pastry completely before using.
Filling
- 4 oz. brie cheese Place brie in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for easier cutting.
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- Candied pecans (optional) Garnish if desired.
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (optional) Garnish if desired.
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375 degrees and spray a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Unroll one sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 16 squares.
- Place each square in your prepared muffin tin.
- Take the brie out of the freezer and cut it into cubes.
- Place one cube in the center of each muffin cup and spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the top.
Baking
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until the puff pastry is golden brown.
- Once done, take the pan out of the oven and let the bites cool for a few minutes.
- Run a sharp knife around the edge of each cup and pop them out of the tin.
- Garnish with chopped candied pecans and fresh rosemary if desired.
- Serve immediately!
Notes
These bites are best served warm. You can store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees for a few minutes until warmed through. Variations include using different flavors of jam or types of cheese, adding cooked sausage, or diced apples for a savory twist.