Cranberry Brie Bites

Here is a recipe for Cranberry Brie Bites—an absolute crowd-pleaser that looks and tastes gourmet, but takes less than 20 minutes to make with only 4 ingredients!

Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed according to package instructions)
• 8 oz wheel of Brie cheese (rind left on, cut into small bite-sized squares)
• ⅓ cup cranberry sauce (whole berry works best for texture and color)
• ½ cup chopped pecans or walnuts (adds a wonderful crunch)
• Optional finishes: A drizzle of honey, fresh rosemary leaves, or a pinch of orange zest

Instructions

1. Prep and Preheat

• Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C).
• Thoroughly grease a standard 12-cup muffin tin with cooking spray or butter.

2. Cut the Puff Pastry

• Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface.
• Cut the pastry evenly into 24 equal squares (a pizza cutter works great for this).

3. Fill the Muffin Tin

• Press one square of puff pastry gently into each cup of the prepared muffin tin, letting the corners peek out.

4. Layer the Ingredients

• Place a small piece of Brie cheese into the center of each pastry cup.
• Spoon about ½ teaspoon of cranberry sauce right on top of the cheese.
• Sprinkle the chopped pecans over each bite.

5. Bake to Golden Perfection

• Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is puffed up, golden brown, and the Brie is warm and melted.

6. Cool and Garnish

• Let them cool in the pan for about 5 minutes (this makes them easier to remove).
• Transfer to a serving platter and garnish with a tiny sprig of fresh rosemary or a light drizzle of honey if desired.

Pro-Tip

• Freezing Brie: Popping your wheel of Brie into the freezer for 15–20 minutes before cutting makes it much easier to slice into neat little squares without sticking to your knife!