Description
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful holiday appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Garnished with fresh rosemary or orange zest, these bite-sized treats are perfect for parties and special occasions, combining a perfect balance of rich, savory, and fruity flavors.
Ingredients
Scale
Puff Pastry
- 1 (13.2 oz) package puff pastry, thawed
Filling
- 4 oz (half of one wheel) brie cheese, diced into bite-size cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Garnish
- Fresh rosemary or orange zest to garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (204°C) to prepare for baking the puff pastry bites.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a clean surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter, slice the pastry into 4 long strips, then cut each strip into approximately 2.5 x 2.5 inch squares, yielding about 20 squares.
- Prepare Muffin Pan: Lightly spray a mini muffin pan with cooking spray. Gently press each puff pastry square into an individual muffin well, forming a small cup to hold the filling.
- Add Filling: Cut the brie into 20 bite-sized pieces, fitting inside the puff pastry cups. Place one brie cube into each pastry cup, then top each with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Bake: Place the filled muffin pan in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden brown and puffed around the edges.
- Cool and Serve: Remove the bites from the oven and allow them to cool in the pan for about 5 minutes. Carefully remove the bites while the brie is still warm and melted.
- Garnish: Optionally, top each puff pastry bite with fresh rosemary or a sprinkle of orange zest for added flavor and an attractive presentation.
Notes
- These bites are perfect as a festive, easy-to-make appetizer for holiday gatherings.
- Using fresh rosemary or orange zest enhances the flavors and adds a beautiful garnish.
- If you prefer, you can make your own cranberry sauce for a homemade touch.
- Ensure the puff pastry is well thawed to make handling and shaping easier.
- Serve them warm to enjoy the melty brie at its best.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 2 bites (approximately 70g)
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 12g
- Saturated Fat: 6g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 5g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
