Description
Delightful Brie & Cranberry Pastry Bites featuring flaky puff pastry filled with creamy Brie cheese and tangy cranberry sauce, baked to golden perfection. These savory-sweet appetizers are perfect for holiday gatherings, parties, or anytime you want a quick and elegant snack.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
For Egg Wash
- 1 egg (beaten)
Instructions
- Preheat the Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure a hot environment for perfectly puffed pastry bites.
- Prepare the Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the sheet of puff pastry to smooth and slightly thin it out for easier cutting.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Using a knife or pizza cutter, cut the rolled puff pastry into even squares, arranging them spaced on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper.
- Add Brie Cheese: Place a small piece of Brie cheese in the center of each pastry square, ensuring enough cheese to create a gooey filling.
- Add Cranberry Sauce: Spoon a generous amount of cranberry sauce over the Brie on each square for a sweet and tart contrast.
- Fold and Seal Pastry: Carefully fold the corners of each pastry square towards the center, over the filling, and press to seal the edges well so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pastry bite with the beaten egg to promote a glossy, golden crust once baked.
- Bake: Place the baking sheet in the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry bites are puffed up and golden brown.
Notes
- You can substitute cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like raspberry or fig for different flavors.
- Make sure the Brie cheese is at room temperature to make it easier to cut and melt better during baking.
- Serve these bites warm for the best taste and texture.
- Leftovers can be refrigerated and reheated in the oven to retain crispiness.
- If puff pastry is frozen, thaw it completely before rolling and cutting.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
