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Cranberry Brie Bites in Puff Pastry

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Flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie and tangy cranberry sauce, these bite-sized appetizers are a festive, crowd-pleasing treat perfect for holiday gatherings. Quick to make and endlessly customizable, they deliver comfort and sparkle in every bite.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz brie cheese, rind on, cut into 1-inch cubes
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
  • 1 tablespoon orange zest (optional)
  • 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • 1 sprig fresh rosemary, finely chopped (for garnish)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • All-purpose flour, for dusting

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cube brie into 1-inch pieces. Chop rosemary and nuts if using.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface and roll out puff pastry sheets to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut into 24 squares (about 2 inches each). Keep pastry cold until use.
  3. Gently press each pastry square into a cavity of a mini muffin tin. Patch any tears with scrap pastry.
  4. Place one cube of brie into the center of each pastry square.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce over the brie. Sprinkle with orange zest if using.
  6. Add a sprinkle of chopped nuts and rosemary to each bite, if desired.
  7. Brush exposed pastry edges with beaten egg for a golden finish.
  8. Bake for 15-18 minutes, or until pastry is puffed and golden, cheese is bubbling, and cranberry sauce is slightly set. Rotate tin halfway for even browning.
  9. Let bites cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then gently lift out with a small spoon or knife.
  10. Serve warm. For troubleshooting: bake longer if pastry is soggy, use smaller brie cubes if overflowing, and run a thin knife around edges if sticking.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best results. Don’t overfill with brie or cranberry sauce to avoid spills. You can substitute raspberry or apricot preserves for cranberry sauce, and omit nuts for allergies. Assemble ahead and bake fresh for best texture. Freeze unbaked bites for easy prep.

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