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Rectangular white plate with several Cranberry Brie Bites filled with a cranberry sauce, chopped nuts, and garnished with small sprigs of rosemary.
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Cranberry Brie Bites

My Cranberry Brie Bites are the easy fall appetizer you'll want on every holiday table! Creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and a little fresh rosemary sit inside flaky puff pastry cups.
Prep Time15 minutes
Cook Time24 minutes
Total Time39 minutes
Course: Dessert
Cuisine: American
Keyword: cranberry brie bites
Servings: 24 servings
Calories: 2597kcal
Author: Alicia

Ingredients

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 8 ounces wheel Brie cheese rind left on
  • ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg beaten
  • 2 Tablespoons chopped pecans
  • 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • flaky sea salt optional

Instructions

  • Preheat the oven to 400° F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.
  • On a lightly floured surface, unfold the puff pastry and roll it slightly to smooth the seams.
    1 sheet frozen puff pastry
    • Keep the puff pastry cold until you're ready to work with it. It puffs better.
  • Cut into 24 equal squares. Press one square into each muffin cup.
  • Cut the Brie into 24 small cubes and place one cube into each pastry cup.
    8 ounces wheel Brie cheese
    • A serrated knife makes cutting Brie much easier.
  • Spoon about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce over each piece of Brie.
    ½ cup whole berry cranberry sauce
    • Don't overfill with cranberry sauce or it can bubble over.
  • Sprinkle with chopped pecans and rosemary.
    2 Tablespoons chopped pecans, 1 Tablespoon finely chopped fresh rosemary
  • Brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with beaten egg.
    1 large egg
  • Bake for 16 to 18 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deep golden brown.
  • Let cool for about 5 minutes before removing from the pan. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt if desired and serve warm.
    flaky sea salt
    • These are best served warm while the Brie is soft and melty.

Notes

Variations:
  • Swap pecans for chopped walnuts or pistachios.
  • Use fig jam or hot pepper jelly instead of cranberry sauce.
  • Substitute fresh thyme for rosemary.
  • Add a drizzle of hot honey after baking for a sweet-spicy twist.
Make Ahead:
Assemble the bites up to 24 hours in advance, cover, and refrigerate. Brush with egg wash just before baking.

Nutrition

Serving: 1serving | Calories: 2597kcal | Carbohydrates: 172g | Protein: 79g | Fat: 179g | Saturated Fat: 67g | Polyunsaturated Fat: 20g | Monounsaturated Fat: 82g | Trans Fat: 0.03g | Cholesterol: 554mg | Sodium: 2169mg | Potassium: 750mg | Fiber: 7g | Sugar: 48g | Vitamin A: 1949IU | Vitamin C: 2mg | Calcium: 516mg | Iron: 10mg