Baked Cranberry Brie Bites
Delightful mini bites of flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce, perfect for gatherings and festive occasions.
Ingredients
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry, defrosted Can substitute with phyllo dough or crescent rolls.
- 4 oz brie cheese, preferably a small cheese wheel Camembert works as an alternative.
- ½ cup cranberry sauce Store-bought or homemade.
- to taste candied pecans, optional, for garnish Can use seeds as an alternative.
- to taste fresh rosemary sprigs, optional, for garnish
- as needed cooking spray, for greasing the mini muffin tin
Instructions
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Lightly coat a mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Place the wheel of brie in the freezer for 10-15 minutes for easier cutting.
- Unroll the sheet of puff pastry and cut it into 16 squares (4 rows by 4 rows). Each square should be about 3 inches.
- Press each pastry square into the prepared muffin tin.
- Slice the chilled brie into small cubes.
Assembly
- Place a cube of brie in the center of each pastry square.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the cheese.
Baking
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-18 minutes until golden brown and flaky.
- Remove from oven and cool for a few minutes. Gently pop them out using a knife.
Serving
- Garnish with chopped candied pecans and fresh rosemary sprigs. Serve immediately.
Notes
Store leftovers in an airtight container for 3-4 days, or freeze unbaked bites for up to 2 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 10-12 minutes.