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Brie and Cranberry Bites recipe

Brie and Cranberry Bites Recipe: Effortless Elegance Awaits

Discover the Brie and Cranberry Bites recipe, a stunning and effortless appetizer ideal for gatherings that features creamy brie and sweet-tart cranberry sauce.
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Prep Time 30 minutes
Cook Time 20 minutes
Cooling Time 10 minutes
Total Time 1 hour
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers
Cuisine: American
Calories: 70
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Bites
  • 1 package puff pastry Use premium all-butter puff pastry
  • 12 ounces brie cheese Keep chilled for easy cutting
  • 1 cup cranberry sauce Whole berry preserves work best
  • 1 large egg For egg wash
  • 1 tablespoon water Added to the egg wash
Optional Additions
  • 1/2 cup nuts (pecans/walnuts) Toasted for enhanced flavor
  • garnish (honey, sea salt, herbs) Enhances flavor and presentation

Equipment

  • Oven
  • Mini muffin tin
  • Parchment paper
  • Whisk
  • Pastry brush
  • Rolling Pin

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions for Brie and Cranberry Bites
  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) and prepare a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
  2. Cut the chilled brie cheese into 24 equal cubes, keeping the rind intact, then refrigerate them.
  3. Roll out the puff pastry into a rectangle measuring about 10x15 inches and cut it into 24 squares.
  4. Press each pastry square into the cups of a mini muffin tin.
  5. Fill each pastry cup with a cube of brie and half to one teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Add optional nuts if using.
  6. Whisk together the egg and water to create an egg wash, then brush the edges of each pastry.
  7. Bake for 15 to 20 minutes until golden and puffed.
  8. Cool bites for a few minutes before transferring to a platter and garnish if desired.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 70kcalCarbohydrates: 6gProtein: 2gFat: 5gSaturated Fat: 3gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 25mgSodium: 130mgPotassium: 30mgSugar: 1gVitamin A: 200IUCalcium: 40mg

Notes

These bites can be prepared ahead of time without egg wash and refrigerated until ready to bake.

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