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A close-up of golden, flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy brie cheese and topped with vibrant red cranberries and fresh green herbs, arranged on a elegant white platter with a festive background, showcasing textures of the crispy pastry, gooey cheese, and juicy cranberries.

Easy Cranberry Brie Bites for Festive Holidays

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A simple, flavorful holiday appetizer with creamy brie, tart cranberries, and flaky pastry cradling each bite, perfect for entertaining.

  • Total Time: 30 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz of Brie cheese, sliced
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 1/4 cup honey or maple syrup
  • Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish

Instructions

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Cut puff pastry into 24 small squares and place in greased mini muffin tins.
  2. Place a slice of Brie in each pastry cup.
  3. Bake for 12-15 minutes until golden and cheese is melted.
  4. Meanwhile, simmer cranberries with honey until burst and syrup thickened, about 5 minutes.
  5. Top baked brie bites with cranberry sauce and garnish with herbs before serving.

Notes

  • Ensure puff pastry is thawed before handling for easy cutting.
  • Use fresh cranberries for vibrant color and flavor.
  • Prep Time: 15 minutes
  • Cook Time: 15 minutes
  • Method: Baking
  • Cuisine: Holiday
  • Diet: Vegetarian

Nutrition

  • Serving Size: 2 bites
  • Calories: 150 Kcal
  • Sugar: 12g
  • Sodium: 150mg
  • Fat: 9g
  • Saturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Unsaturated Fat: 4.5g
  • Trans Fat: 0g
  • Carbohydrates: 12g
  • Fiber: 1g
  • Protein: 4g
  • Cholesterol: 20mg