Cranberry brie bites recipe made with puff pastry, cheese, and cranberry sauce. It's a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays.
ingredient
- 2 puff pastry sheets, defrosted if frozen
- 8 ounces brie, wheel or triangle
- ¼ cup whole cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg, whisked
- ¼ cup pecans, chopped, walnuts, or pistachios
- 1 tablespoon chopped rosemary, or thyme, optional
Directions
- Thaw Puff Pastry – Thaw the frozen package overnight in the refrigerator, or thaw on the counter until pliable but cool, about 40 minutes. Remove from its packaging when ready to use. If not using right away, cover with plastic wrap and refrigerate.
- Preheat the Oven – Set the oven rack to the middle position. Heat to 400ºF (190ºC).
- Prepare the Pastry – Roll the puff pastry sheet into a 12" by 9" rectangle. Cut into 3" squares to yield 12 pieces. Place into mini muffin tins, forming a bowl shape. Repeat with the remaining sheet. There will be 24 pieces in total.
- Add the Cheese – Trim the rind off the sides of the cheese, and cut into 24 even-sized pieces, about 1" long and ½" wide.
- Assemble – Add a slice of brie and 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce to the center of each puff pastry cup.
- Add Egg Wash – Brush the surface of the puff pastry corners with the whisked egg.
- Bake – Bake until the edges are puffed up and golden brown, about 10 to 12 minutes. If the cheese overflows onto the tin, spoon it back into the center of the pastry cups. Cool in the warm tin for 5 minutes, then transfer to a serving tray.
- To Serve – Garnish with pecans and rosemary. Serve while still warm.
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