Easy 20-Minute Cranberry Brie Bites for Perfect Holiday Appetizers
These easy cranberry brie bites come together in just 20 minutes with simple ingredients like puff pastry, brie, and cranberry sauce. They’re the perfect crowd-pleasing appetizer for any gathering, with a flaky, creamy, and tangy flavor that disappears every time.
- Prep Time: 8 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Total Time: 20 minutes
- Yield: 24 servings 1x
- Category: Appetizer
- Cuisine: American
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 24 small cubes (about 1/2-inch each)
- 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
- 1 large egg, beaten
- 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
- Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or brush with melted butter.
- On a lightly floured surface, gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to about 1/8-inch thickness. Cut the pastry into 24 equal squares, about 2 inches each.
- Gently press each square into a mini muffin cup, making sure the corners stick up slightly above the rim. If the pastry feels too warm, refrigerate for 5 minutes.
- Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup.
- Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each brie cube.
- Brush the exposed edges of the puff pastry with the beaten egg. Sprinkle a few rosemary pieces over the top of each bite, then finish with a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt.
- Bake for 12-14 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
- Let the bites cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes before serving. Use a small offset spatula or butter knife to gently lift them out of the pan. Serve warm.
Notes
Keep the pastry cold for best flakiness. Don’t skip the egg wash for a golden color. Remove the brie rind completely for smooth melting. Watch the oven closely as they can burn quickly. Assemble up to 4 hours ahead (minus egg wash) and refrigerate. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 85
- Sugar: 2
- Sodium: 95
- Fat: 6
- Saturated Fat: 3
- Carbohydrates: 6
- Fiber: 0.5
- Protein: 3
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