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EASY Cranberry Brie Bite

Cranberry Brie Bites are flaky puff pastry appetizers filled with creamy Brie and cranberry sauce.
Prep Time 20 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American

Ingredients
  

  • 2 sheets frozen puff pastry thawed overnight in the refrigerator
  • 8 ounces Brie cheese
  • 1 cup homemade cranberry sauce or whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 teaspoon flaky sea salt
  • ½ cup finely chopped raw pecans
  • 4 sprigs fresh rosemary cut into small pieces

Instructions
 

  • Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Position oven racks in the upper and lower thirds of the oven.
  • Place the Brie cheese in the freezer for 15 minutes to firm it up for easier cutting.
  • Generously grease two 24-cup mini muffin pans with nonstick cooking spray.
  • Lightly flour a work surface and unroll one sheet of puff pastry.
  • Roll it into a 10 x 14-inch rectangle.
  • Cut the pastry lengthwise into 4 strips, then crosswise into 6 strips to create 24 squares.
  • Press each square into a mini muffin cup to form a pastry shell.
  • Prick the bottom of each pastry cup two or three times with a fork.
  • Cut half of the Brie into 24 small cubes.
  • Place one cube of Brie into each pastry cup.
  • Add 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each piece of Brie.
  • Sprinkle lightly with flaky sea salt and chopped pecans.
  • Repeat the process with the second puff pastry sheet and remaining Brie.
  • Place muffin pans on rimmed baking sheets to catch any overflow.
  • Bake for 18–20 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, rotating the pans halfway through cooking.
  • Allow the Cranberry Brie Bites to cool in the pans for 3 minutes.
  • Carefully transfer to a serving platter.
  • Garnish each bite with a small piece of fresh rosemary before serving.
  • Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

  • These puff pastry Brie bites can be assembled several hours ahead and refrigerated before baking.
  • For extra flavor, drizzle lightly with honey before serving.
  • Pair with a holiday charcuterie board, fresh fruit, or sparkling cider.
  • Fresh thyme can be used instead of rosemary.