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Golden puff pastry filled with warm brie cheese and cranberry sauce served on a holiday table.

Holiday Cranberry Brie Bites – Festive Easy Appetizer for Christmas & New Year


  • Total Time: 35 minutes
  • Yield: 24 bites 1x

Description

Celebrate the season with buttery puff pastry cups filled with creamy Brie and tangy cranberry sauce for a simple yet elegant holiday snack perfect for Christmas and New Year gatherings.


Ingredients

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  • 1 package (2 sheets) puff pastry, thawed
  • 8 oz Brie cheese, cubed
  • 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
  • 12 sprigs fresh rosemary or thyme (optional)
  • 2 tbsp chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
  • honey or maple syrup for garnish (optional)

  • Instructions

    1. Preheat the oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin lightly

    2. On a lightly floured surface roll out the thawed puff pastry and cut into 2×2 inch squares

    3. Gently press each pastry square into the wells of the mini muffin tin to form cups

    4. Place a Brie cube in each pastry cup and top with about half a teaspoon of cranberry sauce

    5. Add chopped nuts or a small rosemary sprig on top of each bite if desired

    6. Bake the bites for 12 to 15 minutes until the pastry is puffed and golden brown

    7. Let the bites cool in the tin for five minutes before removing them to a cooling rack

    8. Arrange the baked bites on a serving platter and drizzle with honey or maple syrup before serving

    • Prep Time: 20 minutes
    • Cook Time: 15 minutes
    • Category: appetizer
    • Method: bake
    • Cuisine: american

    Nutrition

    • Serving Size: 1 bite

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