Description

These Brie and Cranberry Bites are elegant, bite-sized appetizers made with creamy brie cheese, sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and flaky puff pastry. Ready in under 30 minutes, this easy holiday appetizer is perfect for Christmas parties, gatherings, or festive entertaining.

Ingredients

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
6–8 ounces brie cheese
½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary (optional)
1 egg
1 tablespoon water

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Instructions

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tin or line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 2–3 inch squares.
Press pastry squares into mini muffin cups or place on baking sheet for free-form bites.
Cut brie into small cubes (rind can remain).
Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup.
Top with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce. Avoid overfilling.
Whisk together egg and water to create an egg wash. Brush pastry edges lightly.
Sprinkle with chopped rosemary if using.
Bake for 15–18 minutes, until pastry is puffed and golden brown.
Cool slightly before serving.

Notes

Whole berry cranberry sauce gives the best texture.Do not overfill to prevent leaking.Best served warm but still delicious at room temperature.Can be assembled ahead and baked just before serving