Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Bites
Cranberry and Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful combination of flaky pastry and melted cheese, perfect for festive gatherings or cozy nights in. Each bite offers a delicious balance of tart cranberries and creamy Brie, wrapped in golden pastry that puffs up beautifully in the oven. Easy to make yet impressive to serve, these bites will steal the spotlight at your next event!
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: Makes approximately 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 4 oz Brie cheese (cut into small pieces)
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tsp fresh thyme (chopped)
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface and cut it into 3-inch squares.
- Place a spoonful of cranberry sauce and a piece of Brie on each square. Sprinkle with thyme.
- Fold corners towards the center to seal, then brush with beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until golden brown.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (30g)
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 160mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 10g
- Fiber: <1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: For added crunch, incorporate chopped nuts or seeds into the filling. To make ahead, assemble bites and freeze before baking; bake directly from frozen without defrosting.