12 Quick and Easy Puff Pastry Appetizers
6. Cranberry Brie Bites
Cranberry Brie Bites are the ultimate crowd-pleaser for your next gathering. These elegant appetizers combine buttery puff pastry, creamy brie cheese, and sweet-tart cranberries into perfect bite-sized treats. They’re incredibly easy to make yet look impressively gourmet on any appetizer spread.
With just a handful of ingredients, you can create these delicious puff pastry bites in under an hour. The contrast between the flaky pastry, melted cheese, and fruity cranberries creates a flavor combination that will have your guests asking for the recipe.
Cooking Times
Preparation time: 15 minutes
Cooking time: 20 minutes
Total time: 35 minutes
Serving Size
- Makes 24 bites
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese
- 1/2 cup dried cranberries
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans (optional)
- 2 tablespoons honey
- 1 egg (for egg wash)
Preparation
- Preheat your oven to 375°F and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
- Roll out the puff pastry sheet on a floured surface and cut it into 24 equal squares.
- Press each pastry square into a muffin cup, forming a small shell.
- Cut the brie into 24 small pieces and place one piece in each pastry cup.
- Top each with a sprinkle of dried cranberries and pecans, if using.
- Drizzle a small amount of honey over each bite.
- Brush the exposed pastry edges with the beaten egg.
- Bake for 15-20 minutes until the pastry is golden and the cheese is melted.
- Let them cool for 5 minutes before serving.
Nutrition Info
- Calories: 95 per bite
- Fat: 6 g
- Carbohydrates: 8 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Sodium: 85 mg
- Sugar: 4 g
