Festive Cranberry Brie Bites
Warm, flaky, creamy, and irresistibly festive, these cranberry brie bites wrap golden puff pastry around melty cheese and cranberry sauce. A drizzle of honey and a sprinkle of herbs take them from simple to show-stopping — perfect for holiday gatherings.
Equipment
- Mini muffin pan
- Knife for cubing brie
- Cutting board
- small spoon or teaspoon for cranberry sauce
- Pastry brush (optional) for honey drizzle
- Oven
Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry preferred)
- 1 tbsp honey or maple syrup
- fresh rosemary or thyme, finely chopped (for garnish)
- chopped pecans or pistachios (optional, for crunch)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan. Unfold puff pastry and cut into 12 squares.
- Press each pastry square into muffin wells. Add a cube of brie and a teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden and cheese is bubbly.
- Drizzle lightly with honey. Garnish with rosemary or thyme and nuts if using.
- Serve warm or at room temperature. Best enjoyed fresh.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use for maximum flakiness. Don’t overfill the cups — a small amount of brie and cranberry sauce goes a long way. Add herbs and nuts after baking for fresh color and crunch. These are best served warm, but still delicious at room temperature.
Nutrition
Calories: 130kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 4gPolyunsaturated Fat: 0.5gMonounsaturated Fat: 2gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 125mgPotassium: 30mgFiber: 0.5gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 180IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 40mgIron: 0.7mg
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