Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy 20-Min Appetizer
A festive and elegant appetizer featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce, baked to golden perfection in under 30 minutes.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 4 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (thawed)
- 8 oz Brie cheese (rind on or off, cut into 1-inch cubes)
- 1 cup cranberry sauce (whole berry recommended)
- 1 large egg (for egg wash)
- 1 tablespoon water or milk
- Pinch of salt
- Optional: Fresh thyme or rosemary, finely chopped
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C) and line two large baking sheets with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheets to about 1/8 inch thick.
- Cut the pastry into 3-inch squares, yielding about 12-16 squares per sheet.
- Place a 1-inch cube of brie cheese in the center of each pastry square.
- Add a 1/2 teaspoon dollop of cranberry sauce on top of the cheese.
- Fold the pastry over the filling to create a triangle or square packet, pressing edges firmly with fingers or a fork to seal.
- Whisk the egg with water and lightly brush the top of each bite with the egg wash.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, rotating pans halfway through, until puffed and deep golden brown.
- Cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes before serving warm.
Notes
Keep the puff pastry cold to ensure flakiness. Do not overfill the bites to prevent leaking. For make-ahead prep, assemble and freeze before baking, then add 2-3 minutes to cook time when baking from frozen.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 3-4 bites
- Calories: 250
- Sugar: 6
- Sodium: 280
- Fat: 18
- Saturated Fat: 9
- Carbohydrates: 18
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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