Description
These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are the ultimate quick appetizer for the holidays or any gathering. With just a few ingredients and under 30 minutes, you get a flaky, buttery base topped with gooey Brie and tart-sweet cranberries — a match made in snacking heaven. Whether you’re looking for easy dinner party snacks, brunch ideas, or festive food ideas, these bites check all the boxes. They’re the perfect easy recipe for a crowd-pleasing snack that looks gourmet with minimal effort.
Ingredients
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
6 ounces Brie cheese, cut into small cubes
1/3 cup cranberry sauce or whole berry cranberry
1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
1 tablespoon honey or maple syrup (optional)
1 teaspoon fresh thyme leaves (optional)
1 pinch ground black pepper or cinnamon (optional)
Instructions
1. Preheat the oven to 400°F (200°C) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
2. Unfold the puff pastry and cut it into 2.5 to 3-inch squares. Place them on the baking sheet.
3. Score a smaller square inside each puff pastry piece and prick the center with a fork.
4. Place a cube of Brie in the center of each square and top with about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
5. Sprinkle with a little black pepper or cinnamon if desired.
6. Brush the edges of the pastry with beaten egg.
7. Bake for 14–18 minutes, until golden brown and puffed.
8. Remove from the oven and let cool for 3–5 minutes.
9. Garnish with fresh thyme and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving.
Notes
Keep puff pastry cold until ready to use to ensure proper puffing.
Don’t overload with toppings — a small amount of Brie and cranberry goes a long way.
Use parchment paper to avoid sticking and make clean-up easy.
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 105
- Sugar: 2g
- Sodium: 120mg
- Fat: 7g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 2g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 7g
- Fiber: 0.5g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday appetizer, cranberry brie bites, puff pastry bites, easy entertaining, party food