Mini Brie Bites with Cranberry Sauce Recipe
Mini Brie Bites are a delectable appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce nestled inside flaky puff pastry. These bite-sized treats bake to a golden brown, making them perfect for holiday parties or elegant gatherings.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 25 minutes
- Yield: 12 mini bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
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Ingredients
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Instructions
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and cut it into approximately 12 equal squares to fit into a mini muffin tin.
- Fill Pastry: Place one square of puff pastry into each cup of the mini muffin tin. Cut the Brie into small pieces and add a piece to each pastry square. Top each with about a teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
- Bake: Bake the filled puff pastry bites in the preheated oven for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden and puffed, and the Brie is melted and bubbly.
- Cool and Serve: Remove from the oven and allow the mini brie bites to cool for a couple of minutes before carefully removing them from the muffin tin. Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
Notes
- You can substitute cranberry sauce with fig jam or apricot preserves for a different fruity flavor.
- Ensure the puff pastry is thoroughly thawed to avoid cracking when cutting and folding.
- For an extra touch, sprinkle chopped nuts such as pecans or walnuts on top before baking.
- These bites can be prepared ahead of time and baked just before serving.
Keywords: Mini Brie Bites, Brie appetizers, puff pastry appetizers, cranberry brie bites, holiday appetizers
