Description
Cranberry Brie Bites are the ultimate festive appetizer that combines creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, all encased in flaky puff pastry. Perfect for holiday gatherings or casual get-togethers, these bite-sized treats are quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests. The contrasting flavors of rich cheese and tangy cranberry create a delicious explosion of taste that makes these bites a crowd favorite. Whether served warm at a party or as an elegant addition to a charcuterie board, they are simple yet sophisticated, making them a must-try for any occasion.
Ingredients
Scale
- 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 8 ounces brie cheese
- Spray cooking oil
- Optional: 2-3 tablespoons finely chopped nuts
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400º F and spray muffin tins with cooking oil.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut each sheet into 12 equal squares.
- Place the pastry squares in the muffin tins.
- Cut the brie into 24 equal pieces.
- Add two pieces of brie to each pastry cup.
- Top with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce per bite.
- Optionally, sprinkle with chopped nuts.
- Bake for 11-13 minutes until golden brown and cheese is melty.
- Allow to cool for a few minutes before serving.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 13 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (25g)
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 95mg
- Fat: 6g
- Saturated Fat: 3g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 2g
- Cholesterol: 10mg