Festive Cranberry Brie Bites
Easy, elegant, and festive appetizer bites made with puff pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberry, and crunchy pecans. The perfect holiday crowd-pleaser.
Equipment
- 24-cup mini muffin tin
- Pizza cutter or knife
Ingredients
- 1 sheet Frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup Whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup Chopped pecans
- Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Prep: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
- Cut Pastry: Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 equal squares (a 6x4 grid).
- Form Shells: Press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup, forming a small tart shell.
- Fill: Cut the brie into 24 small 1/2-inch cubes (rind on is fine). Place one cube of brie in each pastry cup.
- Top: Add a small dollop (about 1/2 tsp) of cranberry sauce on top of the brie. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
- Bake: Bake for 10-12 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is melted.
- Cool and Serve: Let cool in the tin for 5 minutes. Remove to a serving platter and garnish with fresh rosemary. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep Pastry Cold: The secret to puff pastry is keeping it cold. If it gets warm or soft while you are assembling, chill the entire muffin tin for 10 minutes before baking.
Don't Overfill: A 1/2-inch cube of brie and 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce is all you need. Overfilling will cause them to bubble over and become soggy.