Description
These bite-sized appetizers feature creamy Brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce nestled in flaky puff pastry, baked to golden perfection. They’re quick to prepare and sure to impress your guests.
Ingredients
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- 1 sheet of puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup cranberry sauce
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Set your oven to 400°F (200°C).
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: Unroll the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface. Using a sharp knife or a round cutter, cut the pastry into 12 equal squares.
- Assemble the Bites: Place each pastry square into a mini muffin tin, gently pressing to fit. Place a cube of Brie cheese in the center of each pastry. Top with a teaspoon of cranberry sauce and, if desired, a sprinkle of chopped nuts.
- Bake: Place the muffin tin in the preheated oven and bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is golden brown and puffed.
- Garnish and Serve: Remove from the oven and let cool slightly. Garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs if desired. Serve warm.
Notes
- For a spicier kick, consider adding a small dollop of jalapeño jelly along with the cranberry sauce.
- These bites can be assembled ahead of time and refrigerated until ready to bake.
- If using frozen puff pastry, ensure it’s fully thawed before use.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 140 kcal
- Sugar: 3g
- Sodium: 150mg
- Fat: 9g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 5g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 14g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 15mg