Cranberry Brie Pie Crust Bites
Cranberry-Brie Pie Crust Bites are flaky pastry rounds topped with creamy Brie, cranberry sauce, and fresh thyme.
Ingredients
- 2 refrigerated pie crusts unrolled (14.1-ounce box)
- 3 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
- Kosher salt
- Freshly ground black pepper
- 12 ounces Brie cheese
- ¼ cup prepared cranberry sauce
- 5 sprigs fresh thyme
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 450°F (230°C).
- Line two baking sheets with parchment paper.
- Using a 2-inch round cookie cutter, cut approximately 42 circles from the pie crust dough.
- Arrange the dough circles on the prepared baking sheets.
- Brush each circle lightly with olive oil.
- Season with kosher salt and freshly ground black pepper.
- Prick each dough circle several times with a fork to prevent excessive puffing.
- Bake for 5–7 minutes or until golden brown and lightly puffed.
- While the crusts bake, cut the Brie into small 1-inch pieces.
- Remove the baked crusts from the oven and allow them to cool slightly.
- Top each crust round with a piece of Brie.
- Add a small spoonful of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese.
- Garnish with fresh thyme leaves.
- Serve the Cranberry-Brie Pie Crust Bites warm or at room temperature.
Notes
- Serve alongside a holiday charcuterie board.
- These bites pair well with fresh fruit and mixed nuts.
- For a festive presentation, garnish with additional thyme sprigs.
- Leftover cranberry sauce can be used as a dipping accompaniment.