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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites made with buttery puff pastry cups filled with melted brie and glossy whole-berry cranberry sauce. Quick bake at 375°F until golden, then finish with honey, pecans, and fresh rosemary.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 115
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

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

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and fill
  1. Preheat the oven to 375°F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin. Keep the tin ready so the pastry can be pressed right after cutting.
  2. Lightly roll the puff pastry and cut it into 24 squares, then press each square into a muffin cup. Make sure the pastry sits flat against the pan for even puffing.
  3. Place a cube of brie in each pastry cup. Add it centered so it melts smoothly into the middle.
  4. Top each cup with 1 teaspoon whole berry cranberry sauce. Spoon it over the brie so the surface turns glossy as it heats.
  5. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over each bite. Use a light, even layer so they toast without overpowering.
Bake, cool, and finish
  1. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 375°F until the pastry is puffed and golden and the brie is melted. Look for a set, bubbling center and browned edges.
  2. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin. This helps the bites firm up slightly for easier serving.
  3. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs. Finish right before serving so the herbs look fresh.

Notes

For the cleanest cups, press the puff pastry firmly into the mini muffin tin edges so they hold their shape as they puff. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 3 days, covered; rewarm in a 325°F oven for 5-7 minutes to re-melt the brie. Freezing is not recommended because the puff pastry tends to lose crispness. For a lighter option, use low-fat brie and reduce honey to 1/2 tablespoon total.