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Ultra close-up macro food photography of warm freshly baked cranberry brie bites in flaky golden puff pastry cups overflowing with melted cheese and ruby cranberry sauce

Easy Cranberry Brie Bites (with Flaky Puff Pastry & Pecans)

The ultimate holiday party appetizer! Crispy, golden puff pastry cups cradling gooey melted French brie, sweet-tart ruby cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary. Ready in just 20 minutes with 4 simple ingredients.
Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers & Snacks, Finger Food, Holiday Party Food
Cuisine: American, French Inspired
Calories: 95

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Brie Bites Ingredients
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (thawed)
  • 8 oz French Brie cheese, cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole-berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/3 cup toasted pecans, chopped
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary, minced
  • 2 tbsp pure honey
  • 1 large egg (for egg wash)
  • flaky sea salt

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat & Prepare: Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a standard 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray.
  2. Roll & Cut Pastry: On a lightly floured work surface, roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet into a smooth 10x15-inch rectangle. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut into 24 equal squares (4 rows by 6 columns).
  3. Line Muffin Cups: Gently press each pastry square into a mini muffin cup, allowing the 4 corners to point upward above the rim.
  4. Fill with Brie & Cranberry: Place one cube of French brie into the center of each pastry cup. Spoon approximately 1 rounded teaspoon of whole-berry cranberry sauce over the cheese.
  5. Garnish & Egg Wash: Sprinkle the finely chopped toasted pecans and minced fresh rosemary over the cranberry filling. Lightly brush the exposed pastry tips with the beaten egg wash for a deep golden finish.
  6. Bake to Golden Perfection: Bake at 375°F (190°C) for 12 to 14 minutes, until the pastry edges are puffed, crisp, and golden brown, and the brie is gloriously melted and bubbling.
  7. Cool & Serve: Allow the bites to rest in the pan for 5 minutes to set slightly. Run a small offset spatula around the edges to pop them out. Arrange on a festive platter, drizzle lightly with warm honey, and serve warm!

Nutrition

Serving: 1gCalories: 95kcalCarbohydrates: 8gProtein: 3gFat: 6gSaturated Fat: 2.5gCholesterol: 12mgSodium: 90mgPotassium: 35mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 80IUVitamin C: 1mgCalcium: 35mgIron: 0.5mg

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