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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry Brie Bites are baked puff pastry cups filled with melted brie and topped with glossy whole-berry cranberry sauce, pecans, and rosemary. They come out golden and puffed in just 13–15 minutes for an easy American appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American
Calories: 180
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Cranberry Brie Bites
  • 1 puff pastry sheet thawed
  • 8 oz brie cut into 24 small cubes
  • 0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 0.25 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp honey
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  2. Roll the puff pastry lightly and cut it into 24 squares, then press one square into each muffin cup.
  3. Place a cube of brie in each cup, then top with 1 teaspoon whole berry cranberry sauce.
  4. Sprinkle chopped pecans over each bite.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 13-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden and the brie is melted, with a noticeable browned rim.
  2. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, just until the filling settles slightly and the cups firm up enough to lift.
  3. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs so the tops look glossy and green-flecked.

Notes

For the neatest bites, keep the brie cubes cold until assembly so they melt smoothly without leaking. Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days; rewarm in a 325F oven for 5-7 minutes to re-crisp the pastry. Freezing is not recommended because puff pastry texture can soften after thawing; if you want a dairy-light option, substitute a mild plant-based brie-style cheese that melts well.