Save Golden, flaky puff pastry filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce—an irresistible, bite-sized appetizer perfect for festive gatherings.
The first time I made these Quick Cranberry Brie Bites, guests couldn't stop reaching for more at our holiday gathering. They disappeared so fast and many asked for the recipe afterward.
Ingredients
- Brie cheese: 200 g (7 oz), rind trimmed, cut into 24 cubes
- Frozen puff pastry: 1 sheet (250 g / 9 oz), thawed
- Cranberry sauce: 120 g (1/2 cup), homemade or store-bought
- Pecans or walnuts (optional): 2 tbsp, chopped
- Fresh rosemary (optional): 1 tbsp, finely chopped
Instructions
- Prep & Oven:
- Preheat oven to 200°C (400°F). Line a mini muffin tin with nonstick spray or parchment squares.
- Roll & Cut Pastry:
- On a lightly floured surface, roll out puff pastry to 30 x 30 cm (12 x 12 in). Cut into 24 squares.
- Shape Pastry:
- Gently press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup.
- Fill with Brie:
- Place a cube of Brie in each pastry shell.
- Add Cranberry Sauce:
- Top each with a heaping 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Garnish:
- Sprinkle with chopped nuts and rosemary if using.
- Bake:
- Bake for 13–15 minutes, until pastry is golden and cheese is bubbling.
- Serve:
- Cool slightly before serving warm.
Save My family loves preparing these together each year as an early festive treat—everyone enjoys popping the little pastry squares into tins and adding their creative touches with nuts and rosemary.
Flavor Variations
Try swapping cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a sweeter twist. Pumpkin seeds work great if you want a nut-free option.
Kitchen Tools Needed
Make sure you have a 24-cup mini muffin tin, rolling pin, sharp knife, and small spoon ready for easy assembly.
Nutrition Facts
Each bite contains about 95 calories, 6 g total fat, 8 g carbohydrates, and 2 g protein.
Save Serve these warm as a starter & watch them vanish at your next gathering. They're festive, flavorful, and perfect for sharing.
Recipe Questions & Answers
- → Can I prepare the bites ahead of time?
Yes, you can assemble the bites in advance and refrigerate them, then bake fresh before serving for best texture.
- → What alternatives are there to cranberry sauce?
Fig jam or apricot preserves work well to provide a sweet and tangy contrast to the creamy cheese.
- → Are nuts required for this dish?
Nuts add crunch and flavor, but can be omitted or substituted with pumpkin seeds for nut-free options.
- → How do I prevent the pastry from sticking?
Using nonstick spray or lining the mini muffin tin with parchment squares keeps the pastry from sticking during baking.
- → What temperature and time is best for baking?
Bake at 200°C (400°F) for 13–15 minutes until the pastry is golden and cheese is bubbling.