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Baked Cranberry Brie Bites

Baked Cranberry Brie Bites are a delightful treat that combines creamy Brie cheese with sweet cranberry sauce, all wrapped in flaky puff pastry. This simple appetizer is perfect for gatherings and holiday parties.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 25 minutes
Servings: 12 pieces
Course: Appetizer, Snack
Cuisine: American, French
Calories: 150
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Main Ingredients
  • 1 sheet refrigerated puff pastry, thawed Thawed for best results.
  • 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into 12 small cubes
  • 1/3 cup cranberry sauce or cranberry preserves You can try different flavors like raspberry or apricot.

Method
 

Preparation
  1. Preheat the oven to 375 degrees F (190 degrees C).
  2. Lightly grease a 12-cup mini muffin pan.
  3. Cut the puff pastry into 12 equal squares.
  4. Gently press one square into each mini muffin cup.
  5. Place a small cube of Brie into the center of each pastry cup.
  6. Top each with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
Baking
  1. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the Brie is melted.
  2. Let the bites rest in the pan for about 5 minutes before carefully removing them.
Serving
  1. Serve warm or at room temperature.

Notes

To store leftovers, place them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days. Reheat in the oven at 350 degrees F (175 degrees C) for a few minutes until warmed. For added crunch, consider sprinkling chopped walnuts or pecans on top of the cranberry sauce before baking. For a savory twist, add chopped herbs like rosemary or thyme to the cranberry sauce.