Classic Cranberry Brie Bites
These elegant and easy-to-make bites feature flaky puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and tart cranberry sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Equipment
- Baking sheet
- Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
- Mini muffin tin
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent roll dough thawed if frozen
- 4-8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade, whole berry or jellied
For Egg Wash (Optional)
- 1 egg yolk beaten with 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
- Unroll the puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface, pressing seams together if using crescent roll dough.
- Cut the pastry into 12-24 equal 2-inch squares and press each square into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
Assembly
- Place 1/2 to 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce into the bottom of each pastry cup, then top with a small 1/2-inch piece of Brie cheese.
- Optionally, bring the pastry corners up and pinch them over the Brie, or leave them open-faced.
- If desired, brush the exposed pastry edges with the egg wash for a golden finish.
Baking
- Bake for 12-18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the Brie is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and cool in the pan for 5-10 minutes before transferring to a wire rack.
Notes
For extra flavor, you can add a sprinkle of fresh rosemary or thyme to the cranberry sauce before baking.