Cranberry Brie Bites
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Description
This recipe starts by spreading cranberry sauce over thawed puff pastry sheets, then layering thin slices of Brie cheese and minced fresh rosemary. The pastry is rolled tightly and sliced into pinwheels, which maintain a spiral layering of cranberry and cheese. An egg wash applied to the tops helps achieve a golden brown crust during baking at 350°F for about 14-15 minutes.
The final bites offer a contrast between the crisp, flaky exterior and the soft, melty interior where Brie and cranberry meld together balanced by aromatic rosemary. These bites can be served warm as finger food for gatherings or snacks.
Storage advice includes refrigerating in an airtight container for 3-4 days, with gentle reheating in the oven to preserve texture. Using homemade cranberry sauce is an option, and the rosemary may be omitted or replaced with thyme for varied herbal notes. The Brie rind can be left on or removed depending on preference.
Ingredients
- 2 heets puff pastry 1 box) thawed but cold
- ½ cup cranberry sauce canned or homemade
- 8 ounces Brie cheese sliced thin
- 2 teaspoons rosemary minced, fresh
- 1 large egg
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 350° F and line a large baking sheet with parchment paper.
- Lightly flour the counter or cutting board and unfold both of the thawed puff pastry sheets.
- Add ¼ cup of cranberry sauce to each puff pastry and spread evenly.
- Then lay 4 ounces of the sliced brie on top of the cranberry sauce.
- Sprinkle each sheet with one teaspoon rosemary.
- Gently roll each sheet of puff pastry as tightly as possible then seal the seam by pinching it slightly to it doesn't unroll.
- If the dough breaks, let it sit at room temperature for 5 minutes and try again. It may be too cold.
- Using a sharp serrated knife, slice pieces that are about ¾” thick, approximately 10 per roll.
- Place the pinwheels on the lined cookie sheet at least 2” apart.
- In a small bowl, add the egg and a splash of water and beat it to create the egg wash.
- Brush the tops and sides of each pinwheel with the egg wash.
- Bake for 14-15 minutes or until the bites are golden brown.
- Sprinkle with sea salt or fresh chopped rosemary.
Notes
- Store the bites refrigerated in an airtight container for up to 4 days.
- Reheat gently in the oven at 300°F until warmed through to preserve pastry texture.
- Use homemade cranberry sauce if preferred for a fresher flavor.
- Rosemary can be swapped for thyme or omitted according to taste.
- Brie rind may be left on or removed as desired.
- Applying an egg wash yields a golden, shiny crust on the puff pastry.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 20bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 188 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1bite | |
| Calories | 188kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 14g | 5% |
| Protein | 5g | 10% |
| Fat | 13g | 20% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Polyunsaturated Fat | 1g | 6% |
| Monounsaturated Fat | 6g | 30% |
| Trans Fat | 0.001g | 0% |
| Cholesterol | 21mg | 7% |
| Sodium | 136mg | 6% |
| Potassium | 38mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 2g | 4% |
| Vitamin A | 84IU | 2% |
| Vitamin C | 0.1mg | 0% |
| Calcium | 25mg | 3% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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