Description
These Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry are a delightful appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings or any occasion. Creamy Brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce are nestled in flaky puff pastry, topped with crunchy pecans and a hint of sea salt for an irresistible bite-sized treat.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients
- 1 8 ounce round Brie cheese
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed in the refrigerator
- Flour, for dusting work surface
- ¾ cup cranberry sauce
- ½ cup finely chopped pecans
- Sprigs of rosemary for garnish
- Sea salt to taste
Instructions
- Prepare Brie: Cut off and discard the rind from the Brie cheese. Place the cheese on a parchment-lined plate and freeze for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut.
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 375℉. Generously grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray and set it aside.
- Shape Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll the thawed puff pastry into a 10×14-inch rectangle. Cut lengthwise into 4 even strips, then crosswise into 6 even squares to make 24 squares. Gently press each square into a muffin cup and prick the bottom with a fork.
- Cut Brie: Remove the chilled Brie from the freezer and cut into 24 pieces, about 3/4-inch each.
- Assemble Bites: Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce into each muffin cup, press a piece of Brie into the sauce, then top with 1 teaspoon of chopped pecans. Sprinkle with sea salt if desired.
- Bake: Bake in the preheated oven for 20 minutes or until the pastry is golden brown. Allow the bites to cool slightly before removing them from the muffin pan.
- Serve: Serve warm or at room temperature, garnishing with rosemary sprigs for a fresh touch.
Notes
- Be generous when greasing the muffin tin to prevent sticking.
- Remove the brie bites from the pan while still hot for easier release.
- Store in an airtight container at room temperature for up to 3 days.
- Freeze cooled bites on a parchment-lined tray until firm, then transfer to an airtight container. Freeze up to 2 months.
- Reheat frozen bites at 350℉ for 10 to 15 minutes before serving.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 110 kcal
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 120 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4.5 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 7 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 15 mg
