Description
These Cranberry Brie Bites are delicious, flaky puff pastry squares filled with creamy Brie cheese and topped with sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Perfect as an elegant appetizer or festive party snack, they combine buttery pastry with rich cheese and a burst of cranberry flavor, finished with a touch of thyme for freshness.
Ingredients
Scale
Egg Wash
- 1 egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Main Ingredients
- 1 sheet puff pastry dough, thawed
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
- 4 ounces Brie cheese, sliced
- Fresh thyme for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat Oven and Prepare Pan: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a sheet pan with parchment paper to prevent sticking and set it aside.
- Make the Egg Wash: Break one egg into a small bowl, add 1 tablespoon of water, and whisk thoroughly until well combined. This will help give the puff pastry a golden, glossy finish when baked.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly roll out the thawed puff pastry dough into a 16 by 10-inch rectangle on a clean surface. Cut the dough into 48 small squares, each about 1.5 inches in size.
- Assemble Puff Pastry Squares: Arrange 24 of the puff pastry squares spaced evenly on the prepared baking sheet. Layer the remaining 24 squares on top of the first layer. Using a pastry brush, lightly brush the tops with the prepared egg wash to help them brown nicely.
- Bake Puff Pastry: Place the baking sheet in the oven and bake for about 15 minutes or until the puff pastry squares are puffed up and golden brown. Once done, remove from the oven and allow them to cool completely on the pan.
- Add Brie and Cranberry Sauce: Once cooled, place a slice of Brie cheese on each puff pastry square. Then, top each with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce for a sweet and tart contrast.
- Garnish and Serve: Garnish each bite with a small sprig of fresh thyme for added aroma and flavor. Serve these cranberry Brie bites at room temperature as a delightful appetizer or party treat.
Notes
- Ensure the puff pastry is fully thawed for easier rolling and cutting.
- Brie slices should be thin enough to melt slightly when the pastry is warm but not too thick to overpower the bite.
- Feel free to substitute cranberry sauce with other fruit preserves like fig or apricot for variation.
- Egg wash can be omitted for a less glossy finish but will affect color and texture slightly.
- These bites are best served the same day but can be stored in an airtight container for up to 1 day.
