Quick Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy Puff Pastry Appetizer
These quick cranberry brie bites with puff pastry are buttery, salty, sweet, and come together in about twenty minutes flat. Perfect for last-minute guests or a simple weeknight treat.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 16 minutes
- Total Time: 26 minutes
- Yield: 9 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces brie cheese
- 1/3 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh rosemary or thyme sprigs (optional)
- Flaky sea salt (optional)
- Honey drizzle (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid) using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
- Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart.
- Cut the cold brie into small cubes, about 1/2 inch each. Leave the rind on.
- Place one cube of brie in the center of each pastry square. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of the brie.
- In a small bowl, whisk together the egg and water. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
- Bake for 14 to 16 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Let cool on the baking sheet for about 5 minutes before serving. Garnish with fresh herbs, flaky sea salt, or a drizzle of honey if desired.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold for best flakiness. Do not overfill bites. For make-ahead, assemble without egg wash and refrigerate up to 4 hours, or freeze for up to a month. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 12
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 5
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