Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect bite-sized appetizer, crispy, buttery pastry filled with creamy melted brie and sweet-tangy cranberry sauce. They are quick to prepare, require minimal ingredients, and are ideal for parties, holidays, or evening snacks. Inspired by popular recipes, this version combines simplicity with rich flavor in every bite.

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry or crescent dough
• 1 wheel brie cheese (cut into small cubes)
• ½ cup cranberry sauce
• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts
• Fresh rosemary (optional)
• Flour (for dusting)
• Cooking spray or butter

Step by Step Recipe

Step 1: Prepare the Oven

Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin tray with butter or cooking spray so the pastry doesn’t stick and comes out easily after baking.

Step 2: Prepare the Dough

Roll out the puff pastry or crescent dough on a lightly floured surface. Cut it into small, even squares (about 2–3 inches). Gently press each square into the muffin cups, shaping them into little pastry shells.

Step 3: Add Brie Cheese

Cut the brie into small cubes and place one cube into each pastry cup. You can keep the rind on, as it melts well and adds a creamy texture without affecting the taste.

Step 4: Add Cranberry Sauce

Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce on top of each brie cube. Avoid overfilling, as the sauce may bubble and spill during baking.

Step 5: Add Toppings

Sprinkle chopped pecans or walnuts over the cranberry layer for crunch. Add a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary for extra flavor and a visually appealing garnish.

Step 6: Bake

Place the tray in the oven and bake for 12–15 minutes. The pastry should turn golden brown, and the brie should melt into a soft, creamy center. Remove the tray from the oven and let the bites cool for a few minutes. This helps them firm up slightly and makes them easier to remove without breaking.

Step 7: Serve

Carefully take the bites out of the tray and serve them warm. They taste best when the cheese is still gooey and the pastry is crisp.

Nutritional Information (Per Bite Approx.)

Tips for Best Results

• Use cold brie for easy cutting.
• Don’t overfill to avoid spillage.
• You can substitute cranberry sauce with jam or honey for variations.
• Puff pastry gives a flakier texture, while crescent dough is softer.

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Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

Recipe by starsgab23@gmail.com

Servings

24

servings

Prep time

15

minutes

Cooking time

15

minutes

Calories

49

kcal

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (or crescent dough)

• 1 wheel brie cheese (cut into small cubes)

• ½ cup cranberry sauce

• ¼ cup chopped pecans or walnuts

• Fresh rosemary (optional, for garnish)

• Flour (for dusting)

• Butter or cooking spray

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tray.
• Roll out the dough and cut into small squares. Press into muffin cups.
• Place a cube of brie cheese into each cup.
• Add a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top.
• Sprinkle chopped nuts and add rosemary (optional).
• Bake for 12–15 minutes until golden brown.
• Let cool slightly, then serve warm.

Notes

• Keep brie chilled for easy cutting.
  Do not overfill to prevent spilling.
  Substitute cranberry sauce with jam or honey for variations.
  Puff pastry gives a flaky texture; crescent dough is softer.