Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
These Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect blend of sweet and savory, combining creamy brie cheese with tangy cranberry sauce in a crispy puff pastry cup.Ideal for holiday parties, gatherings, or as an elegant appetizer, these bites bring a touch of French-American fusion cuisine to your table.
Ingredients
- 1 package 17.3 oz frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz wheel of brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
- ¼ cup chopped pecans optional
- 2-3 sprigs fresh thyme for garnish
- 1 egg beaten (for egg wash, optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the puff pastry and cut it into 24 equal squares.
- Press each square into a muffin cup, creating a little pastry cup.
- Cut the brie into 24 small cubes, about 1/2 inch each.
- Place a cube of brie in each pastry cup.
- Top each with a spoonful of cranberry sauce.
- If using, sprinkle some chopped pecans on top.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is melty.
- Let cool for a few minutes, garnish with fresh thyme, and serve!