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Easy Baked Cranberry Brie Bites in Puff Pastry

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These easy baked cranberry brie bites are made with flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and a tart homemade cranberry sauce. Perfect for holiday parties, cozy nights, or last-minute cravings, they come together in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients.

Ingredients

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  • 1 cup fresh or frozen cranberries
  • 1/4 cup granulated sugar
  • 2 tablespoons orange juice
  • 1 teaspoon orange zest
  • 1/4 teaspoon vanilla extract
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 12 small cubes
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • Fresh thyme leaves, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Make the Cranberry Sauce: In a small saucepan, combine the cranberries, sugar, orange juice, and orange zest. Bring to a simmer over medium heat. Cook for about 5-7 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries have burst and the sauce has thickened. Remove from heat and stir in the vanilla extract. Let it cool slightly while you prepare the pastry.
  2. Prep the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Using a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the pastry into 12 equal squares (about 2 inches each).
  3. Assemble the Bites: Gently press each pastry square into the cups of a mini muffin tin. Don’t stretch the dough too much.
  4. Fill Them Up: Spoon about 1 teaspoon of the cooled cranberry sauce into each pastry cup. Top with a cube of brie.
  5. Egg Wash & Bake: Brush the edges of the pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over the top of each bite. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and deeply golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  6. Cool & Serve: Let them cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Then, carefully transfer them to a cooling rack or a serving platter. Garnish with fresh thyme leaves if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Cool the cranberry sauce before adding to pastry to prevent soggy bottoms. Watch the bites closely in the last few minutes of baking to avoid burning. For best results, use a light-colored baking sheet.

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