Cranberry Brie Bites: The Perfect Holiday Appetizer!
Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful holiday appetizer featuring creamy Brie cheese and sweet cranberry sauce, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 6 oz Brie cheese, cut into 24 cubes
- ½ cup whole cranberry sauce
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, chopped
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tbsp honey (optional drizzle)
- Pinch of sea salt
- Fresh rosemary sprigs (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut into 24 small squares. Press each into a mini muffin tin.
- Place one cube of Brie into each puff pastry cup.
- Add about 1 tsp of cranberry sauce over each Brie cube.
- Beat the egg and lightly brush over the edges of the pastry. Bake for 13–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Drizzle lightly with honey if desired, sprinkle chopped rosemary, and garnish with a tiny rosemary sprig.
Notes
- For a sweeter taste, drizzle more honey on top before serving.
- Can be made ahead of time and baked just before serving.
- Experiment with different jams or preserves for variety.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 95
- Protein: 3g