Baked Cranberry Brie Bites: A Must-Try Holiday Delight!
Baked Cranberry Brie Bites are a delicious and easy-to-make appetizer perfect for holiday gatherings. These bite-sized treats combine creamy brie cheese with sweet and tangy cranberry sauce, all wrapped in flaky pastry.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Total Time: 35 minutes
- Yield: 12 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet of puff pastry
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C).
- Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface and cut it into squares.
- Place a small piece of brie cheese in the center of each pastry square.
- Add a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top of the brie.
- Fold the corners of the pastry over the filling and pinch to seal.
- Brush the tops with beaten egg for a golden finish.
- Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until golden brown.
- Remove from the oven and let cool slightly before serving. Garnish with fresh rosemary.
Notes
- For a sweeter touch, consider adding a sprinkle of brown sugar on top before baking.
- These bites can be made ahead of time and frozen before baking.
- Serve warm for the best flavor and texture.
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