The Ultimate Easy Puff Pastry Cranberry Brie Bites (Ready in 25 Minutes)
Make these simple, crowd-pleasing cranberry brie bites using puff pastry. They are quick to assemble and bake into a perfect sweet and savory appetizer for any holiday gathering.
- Prep Time: 10 min
- Cook Time: 15 min
- Total Time: 25 min
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (canned or homemade)
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water
- Optional: 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400 degrees Fahrenheit (200 degrees Celsius). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet.
- Use a 2-inch round cookie cutter to cut circles from the pastry. You should get about 12 to 16 circles.
- Place the pastry circles on the prepared baking sheet.
- Place a small cube of brie cheese in the center of each pastry circle.
- Top the brie with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. If using, sprinkle a tiny amount of chopped rosemary over the cranberry sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the beaten egg and 1 tablespoon of water to create an egg wash. Brush the edges of the pastry circles lightly with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let the bites cool slightly on the baking sheet before serving. Serve warm.
Notes
- For make-ahead preparation, assemble the bites completely, but do not brush with egg wash. Store them covered in the refrigerator for up to 4 hours. Brush with egg wash just before baking.
- If you prefer a different base, you can substitute crescent roll dough for puff pastry, though the texture will be less flaky.
- For an extra savory note, press a small pecan half onto the top of the cranberry sauce before baking.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 150
- Fat: 8
- Saturated Fat: 4
- Unsaturated Fat: 4
- Trans Fat: 0
- Carbohydrates: 9
- Fiber: 0
- Protein: 3
- Cholesterol: 15