Description
Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are a delightful and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for parties and gatherings. These bites feature creamy brie cheese and tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese, cut into small pieces
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary, for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Place a piece of brie cheese and a spoonful of cranberry sauce in the center of each square.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Place the bites on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Garnish with fresh rosemary if desired and serve warm.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor, consider adding a drizzle of honey on top before baking.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Experiment with different jams or cheeses for variety.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 10g
- Saturated Fat: 5g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 12g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg