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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites are flaky puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie cheese and topped with tart cranberry sauce, baked until bubbling and golden. The bites have a crispy exterior with gooey cheese and a burst of fruity tartness inside, making them a festive and messy crowd-pleaser. Their rustic charm and rich flavors bring cozy holiday cheer to any gathering.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24
Course: Main Course
Cuisine: Holiday/Festive
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet pack puff pastry thawed if frozen
  • 4 oz Brie cheese cut into small cubes
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce cranberry sauce homemade or store-bought
  • 1 tsp fresh thyme leaves or dried thyme, half the amount
  • pinch sea salt flaky sea salt preferred

Equipment

  • Mini muffin tin
  • Baking sheet with parchment paper
  • Sharp knife or pastry cutter
  • Small spoon
  • Cooling rack

Method
 

  1. Preheat your oven to 200°C (390°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper to keep things tidy.
  2. Unfold the puff pastry sheet and gently roll it out just a little to smooth the surface. Cut it into 24 small squares, about 2 inches each, using a sharp knife or pastry cutter.
  3. Place each pastry square into the cups of a mini muffin tin, pressing gently to form little cups with slightly crimped edges.
  4. Bake the pastry cups for 8-10 minutes, or until they’re golden and puffed up. Keep an eye on them so they don’t over-brown. Once done, remove from the oven and let them cool slightly on a cooling rack.
  5. While the pastry cools a bit, cut the Brie into small cubes, about half an inch, so they fit neatly into each pastry cup.
  6. Gently place a small cube of Brie into the center of each baked pastry cup, pressing down just a little to embed it.
  7. Add a spoonful of cranberry sauce on top of the Brie in each cup, allowing it to spread slightly over the cheese.
  8. Sprinkle fresh thyme leaves and a tiny pinch of sea salt over each bite for added aroma and flavor.
  9. Return the bites to the oven and bake for an additional 3-4 minutes, until the Brie is melted and bubbly, and the cranberry sauce is slightly caramelized.
  10. Remove from the oven and let the bites rest on the cooling rack for 2 minutes, allowing the flavors to settle and making them easier to serve.
  11. Garnish with a tiny sprig of thyme if desired, and sprinkle with a little more flaky sea salt for a finishing touch.
  12. Serve these messy, irresistible bites warm or at room temperature, and enjoy the burst of tart cranberry with creamy Brie in every bite!

Notes

For extra flavor, drizzle honey or balsamic glaze over the bites before serving. These bites can be assembled a day ahead and baked just before serving. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 2 days, then reheat briefly in the oven to regain crispness.