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Cranberry Brie Bites

These cranberry brie bites are festive, bite-sized appetizers made with flaky puff pastry filled with creamy melted brie and topped with burst-in-your-mouth fresh cranberries. They bake until golden and bubbly, offering a crispy exterior with a gooey center and a tart pop in every bite. Perfect for holiday gatherings or cozy nights, they combine rich, tart, and flaky textures in a delightful presentation.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Festive
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet pack puff pastry keep cold until use
  • 8 oz oz brie cheese room temperature for easy melting
  • 24 whole fresh cranberries bright and firm
  • 1 tbsp honey optional, for drizzling
  • 1 egg egg for egg wash, optional

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Rolling pin
  • Small spoon
  • Oven thermometer
  • Parchment paper or spray

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a mini muffin tin with parchment paper or spray it lightly with non-stick spray.
  2. Gently unfold the puff pastry sheet and roll it out slightly to smooth wrinkles, then cut into 24 small squares about 2 inches wide. Keep the pastry cold to prevent sticking.
  3. Place one pastry square into each muffin cup, gently pressing down to form a small cup shape.
  4. Bake the pastry shells for about 8 minutes, until the edges just start to turn golden and crisp.
  5. While the shells bake, slice the brie cheese into small pieces to make melting easier.
  6. Remove the pastry shells from the oven and quickly spoon a teaspoon of brie into each one, pressing gently to fill the space.
  7. Place 2-3 fresh cranberries on top of the brie in each pastry cup, distributing evenly.
  8. Return the muffin tin to the oven and bake for another 4-6 minutes, until the cranberries soften slightly and the brie is bubbly and melted.
  9. Remove from oven and let sit for 2 minutes. If desired, lightly beat the egg and brush it on the pastry edges for extra shine.
    1 sheet pack puff pastry
  10. Optional: drizzle with honey for a sweet finish or serve as is, allowing the tart cranberries and creamy brie to shine.
    1 sheet pack puff pastry
  11. Serve the bites warm, immediately enjoying the crispy shell, gooey cheese, and burst of tart cranberry in every bite.