Cranberry Brie Bites
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Cranberry Brie Bites
Description
The recipe starts by cutting thawed puff pastry into 24 small squares pressed into a mini muffin tin to form cups that will hold the fillings. The Brie is sliced into similarly sized pieces and gently shaped into discs to fit within the pastry bases, with the rind mostly removed for a smoother texture once melted.
Each pastry cup is layered with brie, followed by a spoonful of homemade cranberry sauce made from cranberries cooked with sugar, maple syrup, orange zest, and water for freshness and sweetness. Finely chopped pecans provide crunch, while a sprinkle of brown sugar and coarse kosher salt balance sweetness and enhance flavor complexity during baking.
When baked at 375°F, the pastry turns crisp and golden while the Brie melts, creating a rich and creamy center surrounded by fruity, nutty, and slightly salty notes. These bites work well as finger foods during parties or holiday gatherings, easily served warm from the oven.
Ingredients
Cranberry Brie Bites:
- 1 heet puff pastry frozen, thawed
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 ¼ cup cranberry sauce homemade version below
- ¼ cup pecan finely chopped
- brown sugar
- kosher salt coarse
Homemade Cranberry Sauce:
- 1 cup cranberries fresh, 4 ounces (113 g
- ¼ cup granulated sugar
- 2 tablespoons pure maple syrup
- 1 teaspoon orange fresh zest
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray.
- Roll the puff pastry out between two sheets of parchment paper or on a lightly floured counter to about 10-X14-inches. Cut the puff pastry sheet lengthwise into four strips and then crosswise into six strips to make 24 squares.
- Gently press each square into the cups of the prepared muffin tin.
- Cut the brie into 24 pieces, about 3/4- to 1-inch in size (removing the rind is optional; I like to cut as much off as possible without digging into the cheese). If the brie is too soft to cut easily, use a knife coated in cooking spray to cut and/or freeze the brie for a few minutes.
- Press each piece of brie into a round, thick disc shape and place in the bottom of each muffin cup.
- Add a teaspoon or so of cranberry sauce on top of each piece of brie followed by a sprinkle of pecans and a pinch of brown sugar and salt.
- Place the mini muffin tin on a foil-lined baking sheet to catch any spillovers and bake for 18-20 minutes until the puff pastry is golden and the cheese is sizzling.
- Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 2-3 minutes. Use a butter knife to gently lift each puff pastry bite from the muffin tin to a platter. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- For the homemade cranberry sauce, combine all the ingredients in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer and cook, stirring often, until the cranberries have burst and softened and the sauce is thick and syrupy (it will thicken more as it cools). Let the sauce cool to room temp before using in the recipe.
Nutrition Information
Show DetailsNutrition Facts
Serving: 24bites
Amount Per Serving
Calories kcal
% Daily Value*
| Serving | 1 bite | |
| Calories | 109kcal | 5% |
| Carbohydrates | 9g | 3% |
| Protein | 3g | 6% |
| Fat | 7g | 11% |
| Saturated Fat | 3g | 15% |
| Cholesterol | 9mg | 3% |
| Sodium | 85mg | 4% |
| Fiber | 0.4g | 2% |
| Sugar | 3g | 6% |
* Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.
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