Crispy Cranberry Brie Bites: Easy 15-Minute Appetizer
These crispy cranberry brie bites are the perfect quick and easy appetizer, featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and tart cranberry sauce. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser for any gathering.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Total Time: 30 minutes
- Yield: 12 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 12 small cubes
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
- Fresh cracked black pepper, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into 12 equal squares (about 2.5 inches each).
- Lightly score a smaller square inside each pastry piece, about 1/4 inch from the edge, without cutting all the way through.
- Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Add about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce in the center of each square, staying inside the scored border. Top with a cube of brie.
- In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash, avoiding the filling.
- Sprinkle each bite with a pinch of fresh rosemary (if using), flaky sea salt, and black pepper.
- Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter and serve warm.
Notes
Keep the pastry cold for best results. Don’t skip scoring the pastry to create the cup shape. Remove the rind from the brie for better texture. Watch the oven closely as puff pastry can burn quickly. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate; brush with egg wash just before baking. Freeze unbaked bites for up to 3 months; bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 190
- Sugar: 5
- Sodium: 200
- Fat: 13
- Saturated Fat: 6
- Carbohydrates: 15
- Fiber: 1
- Protein: 6
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