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Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Delilah Cooks

Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Cranberry brie bites recipe is a simple appetizer that looks beautiful and tastes amazing. This cranberry brie bites recipe combines creamy cheese, sweet cranberry sauce, and flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 110
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 8 ounces brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary finely chopped
  • 1 tablespoon honey
  • 1 egg beaten for egg wash
  • Extra rosemary for garnish

Method
 

Cooking Instructions for Cranberry Brie Bites
    Preheat the Oven
    1. Heat the oven to 375°F. Grease the mini muffin pan lightly. Preparing everything first makes the baking process smooth and enjoyable.
    Prepare the Puff Pastry
    1. Place the thawed pastry on a clean surface. Cut it into twenty-four equal squares that fit comfortably inside each muffin cup.
    Line the Muffin Pan
    1. Press each pastry square gently into the muffin cups. Leave the corners sticking upward for a beautiful and rustic appearance.
    Cut the Brie Cheese
    1. Remove the brie from its package. Cut it into small cubes. Each piece should fit neatly inside the prepared pastry cups.
    Add the Cheese
    1. Place one cube of brie into every pastry cup. The cheese melts beautifully and creates a creamy center after baking.
    Spoon the Cranberry Sauce
    1. Add one teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each cheese cube. The sweet and tart flavor balances the richness of the brie.
    Sprinkle Nuts and Herbs
    1. Top every bite with chopped pecans and rosemary. These ingredients add texture, aroma, and a festive holiday appearance.
    Brush with Egg Wash
    1. Lightly brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg. This step helps create a shiny and golden finish after baking.
    Bake Until Golden
    1. Bake the bites for fifteen minutes. The pastry should become flaky and golden while the brie melts into creamy perfection.
    Finish and Serve
    1. Drizzle warm honey over the baked bites. Garnish with extra rosemary and serve while still slightly warm for the best flavor.

    Notes

    • Use good-quality brie cheese.
    • Thaw puff pastry completely.
    • Do not overfill the pastry cups.
    • Chop rosemary very finely.
    • Add honey after baking.
    • Serve while still warm.
    • Use homemade cranberry sauce if possible.
    • Toast pecans for deeper flavor.
    • Grease the muffin pan lightly.
    • Prepare ingredients before starting.