Cranberry Brie Bites

Prep: 1

Cook: 10

Total Time: 1 10

Yield: 24 pieces

Course: Appetizer

Cuisine: American

Calories: 156kcal

Cranberry brie bites recipe made with puff pastry, cheese, and cranberry sauce. It's a quick and easy appetizer for the holidays.

Thaw Puff Pastry - Thaw the frozen package overnight in the refrigerator or 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 a mini muffin tin, forming a bowl shape. Repeat with the remaining sheet. There will be 24 pieces in total.
Prepare the Cheese - Trim the rind off the sides of the cheese and cut it 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.

Storing: Store in an airtight container for up to 5 days.
Freezing: Freeze in a resealable plastic bag or airtight container for up to 1 month.
Reheating: Reheat in the oven at 350ºF (177ºC) until the pastry is warm and crisp.
Using Crescent Dough: Use an 8-ounce tube of refrigerated crescent dough sheet. Roll into a rectangle, and cut into 24 pieces (they will be smaller than the puff pastry). Fill, egg wash, and bake at 375ºF (190ºC) until golden brown, 10 to 12 minutes.

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