Description
Delightful Brie & Cranberry Pastry Bites combine creamy Brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry. These bite-sized appetizers are perfect for holiday parties or anytime you want an easy, elegant snack that bakes quickly to golden perfection.
Ingredients
Scale
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 8 oz Brie cheese
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce
Finishing
- 1 egg, beaten (for egg wash)
Instructions
- Preheat Oven: Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C) to ensure it reaches the perfect temperature for baking the pastry bites.
- Prepare Puff Pastry: On a lightly floured surface, roll out the puff pastry sheet evenly to smooth any creases and slightly thin it.
- Cut Pastry Squares: Cut the rolled puff pastry into evenly sized squares and arrange 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 puff pastry square to provide creamy richness.
- Top with Cranberry Sauce: Spoon a small amount of cranberry sauce over the Brie on each square to add sweet and tangy contrast.
- Fold and Seal: Gently fold the corners of the pastry squares over the filling, pinching to seal so the filling doesn’t leak out during baking.
- Apply Egg Wash: Brush the tops of each pastry bite with the beaten egg to create a beautiful golden shine after baking.
- Bake Pastry Bites: Bake in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry is puffed and golden brown, then remove and cool slightly before serving.
Notes
- For easier folding, chill the puff pastry slightly before cutting.
- Use a very ripe Brie for the best creamy texture.
- These bites can be made ahead and reheated in a warm oven.
- Substitute cranberry sauce with raspberry jam for a different flavor profile.
- Ensure to seal the pastry edges well to avoid filling leakage.
