Cranberry Brie Bites (Print Version)

Golden puff pastry cups with Brie cheese and cranberry sauce for a tasty appetizer.

# Components:

→ Puff Pastry

01 - 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

→ Cheese

02 - 4 ounces Brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes

→ Cranberry

03 - ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 2 tablespoons chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
05 - 2 tablespoons chopped toasted pecans or walnuts

# Method:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
02 - On a lightly floured surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to smooth creases. Cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Press each pastry square into a muffin cup, gently shaping to fit.
04 - Place one Brie cube into each pastry cup. Top each with one teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
05 - Optionally sprinkle with chopped fresh herbs and toasted nuts.
06 - Bake for 13 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
07 - Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.

# Expert Advice:

01 -
  • Easy elegant appetizer
  • Perfect for any gathering
02 -
  • Substitute goat cheese or Camembert for Brie if desired
  • Use homemade or canned cranberry sauce
03 -
  • Chill puff pastry before cutting for cleaner edges
  • Use fresh herbs for best flavor
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