Express Cranberry Brie Bites (Printable version)

Creamy Brie and tangy cranberry atop crisp puff pastry for easy, festive bites.

# What you need:

→ Dairy

01 - 7 oz Brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes

→ Pastry

02 - 1 sheet (about 9 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry, thawed if frozen

→ Condiments

03 - 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)

→ Garnish (optional)

04 - 1 tablespoon chopped fresh rosemary or thyme
05 - 24 pecan halves or walnuts (optional)

# Steps to follow:

01 - Preheat the oven to 400°F and line a 24-cup mini muffin tin with paper liners or lightly grease it.
02 - Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 equal squares.
03 - Gently press each square of pastry into the wells of the mini muffin tin to create small cups.
04 - Place one cube of Brie cheese into each pastry cup.
05 - Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over the Brie in each cup.
06 - Optionally, sprinkle chopped fresh rosemary or thyme, or place a pecan half or walnut on top for added flavor and texture.
07 - Bake for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese has melted.
08 - Allow to cool for 5 minutes before serving warm or at room temperature.

# Expert tips:

01 -
  • Creamy Brie melds with tangy cranberry for perfect balance
  • Quick and easy to prepare with ready-rolled puff pastry
02 -
  • Substitute Brie with Camembert or goat cheese for a different flavor
  • For nut allergies, omit the pecans or walnuts
03 -
  • Use fresh herbs for garnish to elevate flavor
  • Cut puff pastry precisely for uniform bites
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