Description
Festive holiday appetizers meet creamy luxury in these delightful Cranberry Brie Bites. Crisp pastry shells cradle melted brie and tangy cranberry sauce, offering guests a perfect one-bite celebration of seasonal flavors you’ll savor at every gathering.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Garnish and Binding:
- 1/4 cup chopped pistachios
- 1 egg
Preparation Aid:
- Flour (for dusting)
Instructions
- Prepare the oven by heating it to 375°F (190°C), ensuring a perfect baking environment for the delectable bites.
- Dust a clean work surface with flour and gently roll out the thawed puff pastry sheet to create a smooth, even surface.
- Slice the pastry into precise 2-inch squares, creating the foundation for your appetizer.
- Lightly grease a mini muffin tin to prevent sticking, then carefully nestle each pastry square into the individual sections.
- Delicately position a small piece of Brie cheese at the center of each pastry cup, anticipating its luxurious melting potential.
- Generously spoon cranberry sauce over the Brie, creating a vibrant layer of sweet-tart flavor.
- Whisk an egg and carefully brush the pastry edges, guaranteeing a stunning golden-brown finish during baking.
- Transfer the muffin tin to the preheated oven and bake for 15-20 minutes, watching for a perfectly crisp and flaky pastry.
- Remove from the oven and allow a brief cooling period to set the delicate structure.
- Optional: Sprinkle chopped pistachios atop the bites for an added textural dimension.
- Serve these irresistible cranberry Brie bites warm, inviting guests to savor the harmonious blend of creamy cheese and tangy cranberry.
Notes
- Cheese Temperature Matters: Let Brie sit at room temperature for 30 minutes before using to ensure smooth melting and even distribution in pastry cups.
- Pastry Precision: Roll puff pastry gently to maintain its delicate layers, preventing tough or dense bites that might compromise the texture.
- Cranberry Sauce Variation: Experiment with homemade or store-bought cranberry sauce, adjusting sweetness levels to complement the creamy Brie.
- Dietary Adaptations: Swap regular puff pastry for gluten-free alternatives and use dairy-free Brie for vegan guests, ensuring everyone can enjoy these delectable bites.
- Prep Time: 20 minutes
- Cook Time: 15-20 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 150
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 200 mg
- Fat: 9 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg