These Cranberry Brie Bites are one of my favorite holiday appetizers to make when I want something that looks impressive but takes almost no time at all. The puff pastry turns golden and crisp, the brie gets warm and melty, and the cranberry sauce adds a sweet-tart finish in each bite. They come out looking like you tried harder than you actually did, which is my favorite kind of recipe.

I make these every year for Friendsgiving and they always disappear fast. The brie and cranberry combo just works, and using store-bought puff pastry makes them so simple. You can even prep them in advance, freeze them in the muffin tin, and bake straight from frozen.

If you’re searching for appetizer bites that are both easy and festive, this one’s a winner. Whether you call them cranberry brie bites puff pastries, brie cranberry puff pastry, or bite-sized baked brie in puff pastry, they’re always a hit on the table.

Cranberry Brie Bites

Recipe by Tammy Poppie

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Servings

6

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Ingredients

• 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed

• 4 oz Brie cheese, cut into small cubes (trim the rind for a smoother melt, though it’s edible and softens as it bakes)

• 1/4 cup cranberry sauce

• 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)

Directions

• Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Lightly grease a mini muffin pan.
• Cut puff pastry into 2-inch squares and press into each muffin cup, letting the corners stick up.
• Add a cube of Brie and about 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce to each pastry cup.
• Brush exposed pastry with beaten egg.
• Bake for 12–15 minutes, or until the puff pastry is golden and crisp.
• Cool slightly before removing from the pan. Serve warm or at room temperature.

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Make-Ahead Tip

Assemble bites in the muffin tin, then freeze until solid. Once frozen, transfer to a zip-top bag. Bake directly from frozen at 375°F for 15–18 minutes.