Description
Mini puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce, these Cranberry Brie Bites are a festive and elegant bite-sized appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings and special occasions.
Ingredients
Puff Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- ⅓ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 tbsp fresh rosemary, chopped (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) to ensure it is hot and ready for baking the puff pastry cups.
- Prepare puff pastry cups: Cut the thawed puff pastry sheet into 2-inch squares. Gently press each square into the cavities of a mini muffin tin, forming small cups.
- Add filling: Place one small cube of Brie cheese inside each puff pastry cup. Top each with about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce for a perfect balance of creamy and tart flavors.
- Add rosemary: If using, sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary over the filled cups to add an aromatic, herbal note that complements the cheese and cranberry.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the puff pastry is golden brown, puffed, and the Brie is warm and bubbly.
- Cool and serve: Remove from the oven and allow the bites to cool slightly before serving warm as a delightful appetizer.
Notes
- For variation, substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or raspberry preserves to change the flavor profile.
- These bites pair wonderfully with sparkling wine or champagne, making them perfect for festive occasions.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
