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Perfect Cranberry Brie Bites with Puff Pastry: Easy Appetizer

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These flaky, golden puff pastry cups filled with warm, creamy brie and bright, tangy cranberry sauce are the ultimate holiday appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes with just five ingredients, they look impressive but are surprisingly easy to make.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry (about 9x9 inches), thawed
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind on
  • 1/3 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs, for garnish
  • Flaky sea salt (optional)

Instructions

  1. Prep your puff pastry: Let thawed puff pastry sit at room temperature for 5 minutes. On a lightly floured surface, gently roll into a 12×12 inch square. Cut into 24 rounds using a 2-inch biscuit cutter, re-rolling scraps as needed.
  2. Prepare the muffin tin: Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with butter or non-stick spray. Place one pastry round into each cup, gently pressing to fit the bottom and sides, with a little pastry peeking above the rim.
  3. Cut the brie: Cut the brie into 24 small cubes, about 1/2 inch each, keeping the rind on. Place one cube into each pastry cup.
  4. Add the cranberry: Spoon about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each brie cube.
  5. Egg wash and chill: Brush the exposed pastry edges with beaten egg. Refrigerate the assembled muffin tin for 10 minutes.
  6. Bake: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Place muffin tin on a baking sheet. Bake for 12-15 minutes until pastry is golden brown and puffed, and brie is melted and bubbly. Cool in tin for 2-3 minutes.
  7. Garnish and serve: Carefully remove bites from tin. Top each with a small sprig of fresh rosemary and a pinch of flaky sea salt if using. Serve warm.

Notes

For best results, keep puff pastry cold. Don’t skip the egg wash for a golden finish. Serve within 15 minutes of baking. To make ahead, assemble through step 5 and refrigerate up to 8 hours or freeze unbaked for up to 3 months. Reheat in a 350°F oven for 5-7 minutes.

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