Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites

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Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites

Prep 20 minCook 16 minTotal 36 minYield 24 bites

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Equipment: Mini muffin pan, pastry brush, knife, baking tray

Ingredients

1 sheet all-butter puff pastry, about 250 g, thawed but cold 200 g Brie, rind on, cut into 24 cubes 120 g whole-berry cranberry sauce 30 g walnuts or pecans, finely chopped 1 whole large egg, beaten with 1 tsp water 1 tbsp honey, optional drizzle 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves, finely chopped

Instructions

1. Heat oven

   Heat oven to 200°C (400°F). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan.

2. Cut pastry

   Unfold cold pastry and cut into 24 squares about 5 cm wide. Press one square into each cup, leaving corners upright.

3. Fill

   Place one Brie cube in each pastry cup. Brush exposed pastry lightly with egg wash.

4. Bake

   Bake 12 to 16 minutes until pastry is puffed and deeply golden and Brie is melted.

5. Finish bites

   Spoon a little cranberry sauce over each warm bite. Add chopped nuts, rosemary and a small honey drizzle if desired.

6. Cool and serve

   Cool 5 minutes in the pan, then loosen carefully and serve warm.

How to tell when it is ready

Pastry should be fully puffed and golden; cheese should be melted and bubbling at the centre.

Tips

• Keep pastry cold but pliable.
• Do not overfill the cups.
• Use a mini muffin pan for tidy portions.
• Add sauce after baking for crisp layers.

Troubleshooting

• If pastry softens before baking, chill the filled pan for 10 minutes.
• If cheese leaks, let bites cool before lifting from the pan.

Substitutions

• Use pecans instead of walnuts.
• Use a plant-based puff pastry and vegan cheese, noting melt varies by brand.

Variations

• Use fig jam instead of cranberry sauce.
• Add a small thyme leaf in place of rosemary.

Serving suggestions

• Serve on a holiday appetizer platter.
• Add grapes or sliced pears.
• Pair with sparkling apple cider.
• Serve beside a crisp green salad.

Make ahead

Prepare suitable components ahead and store them safely. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat on a tray at 180°C (350°F) until crisp and hot.

Storage

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat on a tray at 180°C (350°F) until crisp and hot.

Food safety

Keep Brie chilled until use; refrigerate baked leftovers within 2 hours.

Frequently asked questions

Can I assemble these ahead?

Cut pastry and Brie ahead and refrigerate separately. Assemble just before baking so the pastry stays cold.

How should I store cranberry brie puff pastry bites?

Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat on a tray at 180°C (350°F) until crisp and hot.

Serve on a holiday appetizer platter. Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 3 days. Reheat on a tray at 180°C (350°F) until crisp and hot.