Crispy Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites Easy Holiday Appetizer Recipe
These crispy cranberry brie puff pastry bites combine flaky pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and fresh rosemary for a quick and impressive holiday appetizer.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-18 minutes
- Total Time: 25-28 minutes
- Yield: 24 bites 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 package puff pastry sheets (usually 2 sheets), thawed but still cold
- 8 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into small cubes
- ½ cup cranberry sauce (homemade or store-bought)
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped, plus extra for garnish
- 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- 1 teaspoon brown sugar (optional, for sprinkling)
- Pinch of freshly cracked black pepper
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
- On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheets. Cut each sheet into 12 equal squares (approximately 3×3 inches). Keep them cold until ready to use.
- Remove the rind from the brie and cut the cheese into small cubes about ½ inch.
- In a small bowl, mix the cranberry sauce with the chopped rosemary and a pinch of black pepper.
- Place a brie cube in the center of each pastry square. Top with about 1 teaspoon of the cranberry-rosemary mixture.
- Fold the corners of the puff pastry toward the center, pinching lightly to seal but leaving a small opening at the top for steam to escape.
- Lightly brush each pastry with the beaten egg to give a golden shine and help crispness.
- Optionally, sprinkle a tiny pinch of brown sugar on each bite for a caramelized finish.
- Bake for 15-18 minutes or until puff pastry is puffed and golden brown. Watch closely after 12 minutes to prevent burning.
- Remove from oven and let the bites cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold to ensure flakiness. Do not overfill to prevent leaking. Egg wash helps seal and browns the pastry. Tent with foil if edges brown too fast. Chilling assembled bites for 10 minutes before baking improves puffiness. Store leftovers in airtight container refrigerated up to 2 days; reheat in oven to maintain crispiness.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 90
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 90
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3.5
- Carbohydrates: 7
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 2
Keywords: cranberry, brie, puff pastry, holiday appetizer, easy snack, rosemary, festive, quick recipe