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Indulge in delicious Cranberry Brie Bites, a perfect appetizer for any occasion. Easy to make and irresistibly tasty!

Cranberry Brie Bites

These flaky, jammy, creamy Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect holiday appetizer, easy to make and deliciously satisfying.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 16 minutes
Total Time 31 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, Holiday
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (about 10 x 10 inches), thawed Keep it chilled
  • 8 ounces brie, cut into 24 small cubes (rind on is fine) Use double-cream brie for a silkier melt
  • 1/2 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce Store-bought or homemade
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest Plus extra for garnish
  • 1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup Optional, for finishing
  • 2 tablespoons finely chopped pecans or pistachios Optional
  • 1 teaspoon fresh rosemary or thyme, minced Optional
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 teaspoon water For egg wash
  • 1 pinch flaky salt
  • 1 pinch black pepper
  • 1 spray nonstick spray or softened butter For greasing the pan

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Heat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  2. Unfold the chilled puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Roll gently to even thickness.
  3. Cut into 24 squares, roughly 2 x 2 inches.
  4. Press each square into the muffin cups, tucking the corners down to create a well. Dock (prick) the bottoms with a fork.
Filling
  1. Drop a cube of brie into each pastry cup.
  2. Add about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce on top.
  3. Sprinkle with orange zest, nuts, and herbs if using.
  4. Brush pastry edges lightly with egg wash and finish with a pinch of salt and pepper.
Baking
  1. Bake for 14–16 minutes, until puffed and deeply golden.
  2. Cool for 5 minutes in the pan, then loosen edges with a knife and transfer to a cooling rack.
  3. Drizzle with honey or maple, add extra zest, and garnish with a leaf of rosemary if desired.
  4. Serve warm.

Notes

Chill assembled bites in the freezer for 10 minutes before baking for ultra-flakiness. Don't overfill to prevent bubbling over.