Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites
Flaky puff pastry filled with warm brie and topped with a sweet-tart cranberry spoonful.
Ingredients
For the Puff Pastry Bites
- 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
- 8 oz brie cheese cut into cubes
- 1 egg for egg wash
For the Topping
- 1 cup cranberry sauce homemade or canned
- 1 –2 tbsp honey or maple syrup optional
- 1 tsp orange zest optional
- Fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Prep the pastry: Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Cut puff pastry into small squares and place them in a mini muffin tin or on a baking tray.
- Add the brie: Place a cube of brie in the center of each pastry square.
- Brush with egg wash: Lightly brush the pastry edges with the whisked egg.
- Bake: Bake for 12–15 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Top with cranberry: Spoon cranberry sauce onto the warm brie.
- Finish: Drizzle with honey or maple syrup if desired, and garnish with fresh thyme.
Notes
Tips & Variations
- Add chopped pecans or walnuts for crunch.
- Use an herbed brie for extra flavor.
- Add caramelized onions for richness.
- Make a large tart version instead of bite-sized pieces.
- Use mini muffin tins for neat, cup-shaped bites.
- Brush pastry with garlic butter for a savory twist.
Substitutions
- Camembert works beautifully in place of brie.
- Replace cranberry with fig jam, apricot preserves, raspberry jam, or apple butter.
- Homemade puff pastry works if you prefer a from-scratch option.
Storage
- Refrigerate: Up to 2 days in an airtight container.
- Freeze (unbaked only): Up to 1 month assembled but unbaked.
- Reheat: Warm at 350°F (175°C) until crisp again.