Easy Cranberry Brie Bites: The Best 20-Minute Appetizer
These cranberry brie bites are the perfect 20-minute appetizer with flaky puff pastry, warm melty brie, and tart cranberry sauce. They look impressive but come together with just four simple ingredients, making them ideal for holiday parties, game day, or any last-minute entertaining.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12-15 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 16 bites (4-6 servings) 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind on
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water
- Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
- Flaky sea salt for finishing
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out to a 10×10-inch square, smoothing out the creases.
- Cut the pastry into 16 equal squares, about 2.5 inches each. Transfer to the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart.
- Cut the brie into 16 small pieces, about 1/2 inch each, leaving the rind on.
- Place one piece of brie in the center of each pastry square. Top with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Press the brie and cranberry down gently so they sink into the pastry slightly.
- Brush the edges of each pastry square with the beaten egg and water mixture, being careful not to drip onto the baking sheet.
- 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, sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and a pinch of flaky sea salt, and serve warm.
Notes
Keep everything cold for flaky pastry. Don’t overfill the bites. Watch the oven closely as they go from golden to burnt quickly. Serve immediately for best texture. For make-ahead, assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate unbaked, then add 1-2 minutes to baking time. For air fryer, cook at 375°F for 8-10 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 145
- Sugar: 3
- Sodium: 180
- Fat: 10
- Saturated Fat: 5
- Carbohydrates: 11
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 4
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