Festive Cranberry & Brie Bites with Rosemary Drizzle
These festive cranberry and brie bites are a perfect appetizer for any holiday gathering, featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and a sweet rosemary-honey drizzle.
Equipment
- Mini muffin tin
- Small bowl
- Whisk
- 2-inch round cookie cutter or knife
- Wire rack
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 9x13 inches) thawed
- 4 oz Brie cheese rind removed, cut into 1/2-inch cubes
- 1/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary finely chopped
- 2 tbsp honey
- 1 tbsp water
- Flaked sea salt for garnish (optional)
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a mini muffin tin by greasing it or lining it with mini paper liners.
- Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut out 24 circles using a 2-inch round cutter or knife, re-rolling scraps as needed.
- Gently press each pastry circle into the prepared mini muffin tin cups.
- Place one cube of Brie cheese into each pastry cup, then top each Brie cube with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the honey and water.
Baking and Finishing
- Bake for 12-15 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the Brie is melted and bubbly.
- While baking, combine the finely chopped rosemary with the remaining honey-water mixture.
- Once baked, remove the bites from the oven and carefully transfer them to a wire rack.
- Drizzle the rosemary-honey mixture over the warm cranberry and Brie bites.
- Optionally, sprinkle with a tiny pinch of flaked sea salt for extra flavor and visual appeal, then serve warm and enjoy.
Notes
For an extra festive touch, consider adding a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary on top of each bite before serving.