Description
These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful holiday appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with melty brie cheese and topped with tart cranberry sauce. Garnished with fresh rosemary or orange zest, they offer a perfect balance of savory and sweet in every bite. Easy to prepare and bake, they make an elegant addition to any festive gathering.
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 1 (13.2 oz) package puff pastry, thawed
- 4 oz (half of one wheel) brie cheese, diced into bite-size cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- Fresh rosemary or orange zest, for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to prepare for baking the puff pastry bites.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry on a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, divide the pastry into 4 long strips, then cut each strip into approximately 2.5×2.5 inch squares, yielding around 20 squares.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Gently press each puff pastry square into the holes, forming a base and sides to hold the filling.
- Fill Pastry Cups: Slice the brie cheese into 20 bite-size pieces and place one piece into each pastry cup. Top each brie cube with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Bake: Place the muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and crispy.
- Cool and Garnish: Allow the bites to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Remove while the brie is still warm and melty. Garnish each bite with fresh rosemary or a sprinkle of orange zest, if desired.
Notes
- These bites are perfect for holiday parties or any festive occasion, combining savory brie with tart cranberry in flaky puff pastry.
- You can prepare them ahead of time by assembling and refrigerating, then baking just before serving.
- Feel free to experiment with garnishes like chopped pecans or a drizzle of honey for extra flavor.
- Use fresh or homemade cranberry sauce for the best taste.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 puff pastry bite
- Calories: 110
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 85mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2.5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg
