Cranberry Brie Bites
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Description
This recipe uses puff pastry squares pressed into mini muffin tins as a crisp and flaky base. Each pastry is filled with a slice of chilled Brie cheese, which softens during baking but retains its shape. Topping each bite with a tablespoon of whole berry cranberry sauce adds a balance of tart sweetness to the rich, creamy Brie. The baking time is just long enough to toast the pastry edges and warm the filling without melting it excessively.
Just before serving, chopped pistachios are sprinkled over the top to add a contrasting texture and mild nutty flavor. These bites serve well as an elegant appetizer or festive treat, especially during holiday gatherings.
Leftover cranberry brie bites can be refrigerated for up to three days and reheated in an oven or air fryer for best texture. They also freeze well for up to three months if wrapped tightly; thaw in the refrigerator before reheating. Homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce can be used based on preference.
Ingredients
- 1 1/2 cups cranberry sauce whole berry
- 2 Puff pastry sheets thawed
- 1 Brie cheese chilled (about 8 ounces, triangle
- 1/4 cup pistachio for garnish, chopped
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F.
- Cut puff pastry sheets into approximately 3 inch squares and place into mini muffin tins, pressing them into the shape of the muffin tin.
- Place a 1-inch slice of brie in the center of each pastry and top with 1 tablespoon cranberry sauce.
- Bake 10 minutes, or until pastry corners are toasted light brown. Let cool 5 minutes before serving.
- Garnish with pistachios just before serving, if desired.
Notes
- Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days to maintain freshness.
- Freeze tightly wrapped bites for up to 3 months; thaw overnight in the refrigerator before reheating.
- Reheat in an oven or air fryer to preserve flaky pastry texture and melt cheese evenly.
- You can use homemade apple cranberry sauce or your favorite store-bought cranberry sauce.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories 178 kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 0g | |
| Calories | 178kcal | 9% |
| Carbohydrates | 16g | 5% |
| Protein | 4g | 8% |
| Fat | 11g | 17% |
| Saturated Fat | 4g | 20% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 115mg | 5% |
| Potassium | 44mg | 1% |
| Fiber | 1g | 4% |
| Sugar | 7g | 14% |
| Vitamin A | 68IU | 1% |
| Vitamin C | 1mg | 1% |
| Calcium | 21mg | 2% |
| Iron | 1mg | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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