Description
Delightful bite-sized pastries filled with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, perfect for any gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces brie cheese, sliced
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg + 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
- Fresh herbs (optional, such as thyme or rosemary)
- Chopped nuts (optional, such as pecans or walnuts)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a floured surface and cut into squares (about 4×4 inches).
- Slice the brie into small wedges (about 1-2 inches).
- Place a square of puff pastry on a lined baking sheet, add a spoonful of cranberry sauce, then a wedge of brie.
- Sprinkle fresh herbs or chopped nuts on top of the brie and cranberry.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry over the filling to form a package and pinch the seams.
- Brush the tops with egg wash for a golden finish.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown and puffed up.
- Allow to cool slightly before serving warm.
Notes
Use chilled pastry for better puff and avoid overfilling the bites.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 180
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 250mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 15g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 4g
- Cholesterol: 30mg
Keywords: Baked Cranberry Brie Bites, appetizer, holiday recipe, party food, vegetarian snacks