Description
Mini Cranberry Brie Bites: A 5-ingredient holiday appetizer with flaky puff pastry, melty Brie, and tangy cranberry sauce. These bite-sized, elegant hors d’oeuvres are quick to prepare, crowd-pleasing, and perfect for Christmas parties, cocktail hours, and festive entertaining.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- ½ cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary or thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Grease a mini muffin pan.
- Cut puff pastry into 24 small squares and press each one into the muffin cups.
- Add a cube of brie to each pastry cup.
- Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce on top.
- Brush edges lightly with egg wash for extra golden color.
- Bake 12–15 minutes until puffed and golden.
- Garnish with a tiny rosemary or thyme leaf and serve warm.
Notes
- Make ahead: Assemble cups and refrigerate up to 1 hour before baking.
- Use cold puff pastry to help maintain shape during baking.
- If cranberry sauce is thick, warm slightly to ease spooning.
- For a milder flavor, substitute brie with camembert.
- Can be prepared in advance and reheated briefly before serving.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12–15 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (1 of 24)
- Calories: Approximately 70 per bite
- Sugar: Approximately 2 g per bite
- Sodium: Approximately 80 mg per bite
- Fat: Approximately 6 g per bite
- Saturated Fat: Approximately 3 g per bite
- Unsaturated Fat: Approximately 2 g per bite
- Trans Fat: 0 g per bite
- Carbohydrates: Approximately 8 g per bite
- Fiber: Approximately 0.5 g per bite
- Protein: Approximately 3 g per bite
- Cholesterol: Approximately 20 mg per bite
Keywords: Mini Cranberry Brie Bites, 5-ingredient appetizer, puff pastry bites, brie and cranberry, holiday hors d'oeuvres, Christmas appetizer, elegant party snack