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The Best Baked Cranberry Brie Bites

The Best Baked Cranberry Brie Bites for Effortless Entertaining

The Best Baked Cranberry Brie Bites are an enchanting appetizer that effortlessly impresses with a delightful explosion of flavors.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Cooling Time 5 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Dinner
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Nutrition Notes

Ingredients
  

For the Pastry
  • 1 sheet Puff Pastry thawed and rolled out
For the Filling
  • 12 cubes Brie Cheese cut with rind on
  • 1 cup Cranberry Sauce store-bought or homemade
Optional Add-Ons
  • 1/2 cup Candied Pecans or walnuts or omit
  • 5 sprigs Fresh Rosemary for garnish

Equipment

  • Mini Muffin Tin
  • Baking Sheet
  • Measuring Spoons
  • Knife
  • Cutting board
  • Spoon
  • cooking spray

Method
 

Step-by-Step Instructions
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C) and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Roll out the thawed puff pastry on a floured surface to about 1/8 inch thickness and cut into 12 equal squares.
  3. Press each square into the greased muffin tin to create a well for the filling.
  4. Place a cube of brie in the center of each puff pastry cup.
  5. Spoon cranberry sauce generously over the brie in each cup.
  6. Sprinkle candied pecans over the cranberry layer if desired.
  7. Bake for 15-18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
  8. Allow to cool for about 5 minutes, then garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs before serving.
  9. Transfer to a serving platter and enjoy warm.

Nutrition

Serving: 1biteCalories: 120kcalCarbohydrates: 10gProtein: 3gFat: 8gSaturated Fat: 5gPolyunsaturated Fat: 1gMonounsaturated Fat: 1gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 200mgPotassium: 50mgFiber: 1gSugar: 3gVitamin A: 200IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 50mgIron: 0.5mg

Notes

These bites are perfect for holiday gatherings or as an appetizer any time of year. Store leftover bites in an airtight container for up to 3 days, or freeze unbaked bites for up to 2 months.

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