Description
These Easy Cranberry Brie Bites are a perfect appetizer combining creamy brie cheese, tangy whole berry cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry. Ready in under 30 minutes, they offer a delightful blend of sweet and savory flavors ideal for holiday parties or any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups whole berry cranberry sauce
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 2 puff pastry sheets, thawed
- Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it’s ready for baking the bites.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Cut the thawed puff pastry sheets into approximately 3-inch squares. Carefully press each square into the wells of mini muffin tins, shaping them to fit without tearing.
- Add Brie and Cranberry Sauce: Slice the brie cheese into 1-inch pieces. Place one piece in the center of each pastry square, then top each with about 1 tablespoon of whole berry cranberry sauce for a perfect balance of flavors.
- Bake: Place the muffin tins in the preheated oven and bake for about 10 minutes, or until the pastry edges are lightly golden and puffed. Remove from oven and let the bites cool for 5 minutes.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bite with a small sprinkle of fresh thyme leaves to add a fragrant finish before serving warm.
Notes
- You can substitute whole berry cranberry sauce with homemade cranberry relish for a fresher taste.
- Make sure puff pastry is properly thawed to avoid tearing when cutting or shaping.
- Use a sharp knife to slice the brie to prevent it from sticking and breaking.
- For a nuttier flavor, add a small pecan piece on top before baking.
- These bites can be reheated in the oven at 350°F for 5 minutes to regain their crispiness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 10 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 8 g
- Sodium: 150 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 5 g
- Cholesterol: 25 mg
Keywords: cranberry brie bites, puff pastry appetizers, holiday appetizers, easy brunch bites, party finger foods
