Baked Cranberry Brie Bites

These warm, melty bites combine creamy brie cheese with tart cranberry sauce in buttery puff pastry, perfect for holiday gatherings.

Prep Time 20

Cook Time 18

Total Time 38

Course Appetizer, Snack

Cuisine American, Holiday

Servings 12 bites

Calories 120 kcal

1 sheet puff pastry, thawed Use a full, refrigerated sheet of puff pastry.
4 oz brie cheese, cut into 12 cubes You can leave a thin bit of rind on or trim it if you prefer.
½ cup cranberry sauce Store-bought or homemade.
2 tbsp candied pecans, chopped Optional for extra crunch.
as needed fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish Optional for flair.

Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Grease a mini muffin tin lightly with butter or nonstick spray, or line the cups with small parchment rounds.
If your puff pastry is stiff after thawing, give it 10–15 minutes at room temperature to become pliable.

Roll out the puff pastry on a lightly floured surface to smooth any fold lines. Cut into 12 equal squares (about 2.5–3 inches each).
Press each square into a cup of the mini muffin tin to form a tart shell. Crimp the edges slightly if needed.
Don't stretch the pastry too thin as it will shrink during baking.

Place a cube of brie into each pastry cup. Let cold brie sit at room temperature for 10 minutes if needed.
Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce on top of each brie cube.
Sprinkle chopped candied pecans on top if using.
For variation, try fig jam or apricot preserves instead of cranberry sauce.

Place the muffin tin on a baking tray and bake at 375°F (190°C) for 15–18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
For a glossy finish, brush the pastry with beaten egg before baking.
Ovens vary; start checking at 12 minutes.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge for up to 3 days. Reheat in a 350°F (175°C) oven for 6–10 minutes.

Keyword Cheese Bites, Cranberry Brie Bites, Easy Appetizer, Holiday Appetizer, Puff Pastry Appetizer