Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites
Quick and elegant holiday appetizers featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce, baked until golden and crisp.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Total Time: 28 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (about 12 ounces), thawed but cold
- 8 ounces brie cheese, cut into small cubes or mini rounds
- 1 cup whole berry cranberry sauce, thick consistency
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (e.g., Maldon)
- Fresh thyme leaves, optional
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and place a rack in the center.
- Unroll puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface and cut into 12 equal 3×3 inch squares.
- Place one cube of brie in the center of each square, topped with a 1-teaspoon dollop of cranberry sauce.
- Fold the four corners of the pastry up towards the center to meet above the filling, pinching edges to seal. Flip so the seam is on the bottom.
- Whisk egg and water; brush the top of each bite with the egg wash.
- Sprinkle with sea salt and thyme leaves if using.
- Place on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving an inch between bites.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes until puffed and golden brown, watching closely after 12 minutes.
- Cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Ensure puff pastry remains cold until baking for best rise. Do not overfill with cranberry sauce to prevent leaking. For extra crispiness, bake an extra 2 minutes but watch closely. Reheat leftovers in an air fryer or toaster oven to restore crunch.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 165
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 7
- Carbohydrates: 12
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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