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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites are bite-sized appetizers that combine tart cranberries with creamy melted brie cheese, all nestled in flaky puff pastry. The process involves baking crisp pastry cups, preparing a sweet-tart cranberry sauce, and assembling the bites for a visually appealing and flavorful holiday treat. The final result is a golden, bubbling, and colorful snack perfect for sharing.
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Prep Time 20 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 35 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday
Calories: 85
Ingredients Equipment Method

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries cranberries or thawed frozen cranberries
  • 2 tbsp sugar granulated sugar
  • 1 tsp orange zest orange zest
  • 8 oz brie cheese brie cheese cut into small slices

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Parchment paper or non-stick spray
  • Saucepan
  • Small spoon or scoop

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F). Line your mini muffin tin with parchment paper or lightly spray it with non-stick spray to prevent sticking.
  2. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut it into 24 small squares, about 2 inches each. Gently press each square into a muffin cup, shaping them into little cups with the edges slightly overlapping the sides.
  3. Bake the pastry cups for 8 minutes until they just start to turn golden and are slightly puffed up. Remove from the oven and set aside.
  4. While the pastry bakes, prepare the cranberry sauce: in a small saucepan, combine cranberries, sugar, and orange zest. Cook over medium heat for about 10 minutes, stirring occasionally, until the cranberries burst and the mixture thickens into a jam-like consistency.
  5. Once the pastry cups are out of the oven, gently place a small slice of brie into each pastry shell. Top each with a teaspoon of the warm cranberry sauce, letting it pool around the cheese.
  6. Return the filled pastry cups to the oven and bake for another 5-7 minutes, until the cheese is melted and bubbly, and the pastry is crisp and golden.
  7. Remove from the oven and let rest for about 2 minutes. Carefully transfer the bites from the muffin tin to a serving platter using a small spoon or spatula.
  8. Serve the cranberry brie bites warm, garnished with fresh herbs if desired, and enjoy their crispy, gooey, and tangy flavor combination.