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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites are tiny, flaky pastry cups filled with creamy Brie cheese and tart cranberries, baked until bubbling and golden. The dish combines sweet, savory, and flaky textures, making it a festive and impressive appetizer. Their bite-sized, rustic appearance adds charm to any holiday gathering.
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 12
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: American
Calories: 150

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet pack Puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 8 oz Brie cheese at room temperature, sliced into small pieces
  • 1 cup fresh Cranberries washed and dried
  • 1 tbsp honey Honey optional, for drizzling
  • 1 tbsp sugar Sugar or honey to sweeten cranberries
  • 1 tsp fresh Fresh thyme or rosemary chopped, optional garnish

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Rolling pin
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Spoon

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin for easy removal of the bites.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and roll it out gently with a rolling pin to smooth and slightly thin it out, about 1/8 inch thick.
  3. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 2-inch squares, aiming for even pieces for uniform bites.
  4. Press each pastry square gently into the cups of the prepared mini muffin tin, shaping them into little cups with the edges slightly overlapping the sides.
  5. Bake the pastry shells in the preheated oven for 8-10 minutes until they are lightly golden and crisp.
  6. Meanwhile, chop the Brie into small pieces and set aside; this will make melting easier once assembled.
  7. In a small bowl, toss the cranberries with sugar or honey to sweeten and soften them slightly, which also enhances their tart flavor.
  8. Remove the pastry shells from the oven and carefully fill each with a small piece of Brie followed by a spoonful of the sugared cranberries.
  9. Return the filled pastry cups to the oven and bake for another 12-15 minutes, until the cheese is melted, bubbly, and the cranberries are soft and slightly caramelized.
  10. Once done, remove the bites from the oven and let them rest for 5 minutes. Drizzle with honey and sprinkle with chopped herbs if desired, then serve warm.