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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites with puffy puff pastry cups and melted brie, finished with glossy cranberry sauce and crunchy pecans. Baked until golden, then lightly drizzled with honey for a sweet-savory bite.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 125
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 puff pastry sheet Thawed.
  • 8 oz brie cheese Cut into 24 small cubes.
  • 0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 0.25 cup pecans Finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprigs For garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  2. Roll the puff pastry lightly and cut it into 24 squares, then press each square into a muffin cup.
Fill and Bake
  1. Place a cube of brie into each pastry cup, then top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
  2. Sprinkle the finely chopped pecans over each bite.
  3. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden and the brie is melted.
Finish
  1. Cool the bites for 5 minutes in the tin.
  2. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.

Notes

For clean-looking cups, press the pastry firmly into the tin corners so the edges don’t collapse while baking. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days; rewarm in a 350F oven for 5-7 minutes to help re-melt the brie. These are not freezer-friendly because the pastry can soften after thawing. If you want a lighter option, swap brie for a reduced-fat brie-style cheese while keeping the bake time the same.