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Close-up of cranberry brie bites, perfectly golden brown

Classic Cranberry Brie Bites

These elegant Cranberry Brie Bites are quick to prepare and perfect for holiday entertaining, featuring a delicious combination of creamy Brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and flaky pastry.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Calories: 150
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry (from a 17.3-ounce package), thawed, or crescent roll dough.
Filling
  • 4-6 ounces Brie cheese rind on, cut into small ½-inch cubes.
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce (whole berry or jellied).
Garnish (Optional)
  • fresh rosemary sprigs
  • chopped pecans .

Equipment

  • Baking sheet
  • Parchment paper or silicone baking mat
  • Sharp knife or pizza cutter
  • Mini muffin pan (optional)

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone baking mat.
  2. Gently unfold the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface; if using crescent roll dough, unroll and press seams together to form a rectangle.
  3. Cut the dough into 24 equal squares (about 2x2 inches each) using a sharp knife or pizza cutter.
Assembly
  1. Place one dough square into each cavity of a mini muffin pan or arrange on the baking sheet, then place one cube of Brie cheese in the center of each.
  2. Top each piece of Brie with about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  3. For puff pastry, gently pinch the corners over the filling; for crescent roll dough, a gentle fold works well, or bake open-faced.
Baking and Finishing
  1. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the cheese is bubbly and melted.
  2. Carefully remove from the oven and, if desired, garnish with fresh rosemary or chopped pecans immediately after baking.
  3. Let them cool slightly on the baking sheet for a few minutes before transferring to a serving platter.

Notes

These bites are best served warm. You can prepare them ahead of time and bake just before serving for optimal freshness and texture.