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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites with puff pastry are a simple delicious appetizer perfect for holidays!

Prep Time
10 mins
Cook Time
10 mins
Total Time
30 mins
Servings: 6 tarts
Calories: 300 kcal
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American

Ingredients

  • 3 rectangular sheets puff pastry thawed in refrigerator
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries
  • 6 tbsp water
  • 2 tbsp fresh orange juice
  • ? cup sugar
  • ½ tsp orange zest
  • ½ tsp vanilla extract
  • 1 stick of cinnamon
  • 8 ounces of brie
  • 1 egg beat with 1 tbsp water for egg wash
  • ? cup candied pecans some crushed and some whole

Instructions

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  1. Preheat the oven to 400 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone nonstick baking sheet. Set aside. 
  2. Add ? of the cranberries, water, orange juice, sugar, orange zest, vanilla extract, and cinnamon stick to a pot together. Set on medium heat and bring to a simmer. 
  3. Let simmer until the cranberries have burst. Add the remaining cranberries (for texture) and simmer for about 10 minutes until thickened. Set aside to cool. 
  4. Cut the puff pastry into squares. Use a knife, cut an L shape on the bottom and right hand side. Cut another upside down L shape on the other side of each piece. See process picture. 
  5. Gently place the cut corner over the pastry so it rests on the opposite side. Do the same with the other side. This should have a boat-like effect where each tart now has an outer edge to hold the filling in. 
  6. In a small bowl whisk the egg with about 1 tsp of water till frothy
  7. Brush each pastry square with the egg wash. 
  8. Place a piece of brie into each tart square then add some cranberry on top of the cheese. 
  9. Top with some crushed candied pecans. 
  10. Place the tarts on the prepared baking sheet then bake for about 20 minutes or until golden brown. 
  11. Remove the tarts from the oven, some cheese may leak out during cooking which is fine. Place a whole candied pecan on each tart to garnish. Enjoy

Nutrition Information

Serving 1g Calories 300kcal (15%) Carbohydrates 23g (8%) Protein 11g (22%) Fat 19g (29%) Saturated Fat 8g (40%) Polyunsaturated Fat 10g Cholesterol 69mg (23%) Sodium 308mg (13%) Fiber 2g (8%) Sugar 15g (30%)

Nutrition Facts

Serving: 6tarts

Amount Per Serving

Calories 300

% Daily Value*

Serving 1g
Calories 300kcal 15%
Carbohydrates 23g 8%
Protein 11g 22%
Fat 19g 29%
Saturated Fat 8g 40%
Polyunsaturated Fat 10g 59%
Cholesterol 69mg 23%
Sodium 308mg 13%
Fiber 2g 8%
Sugar 15g 30%

* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.