Description
These Baked Brie Bites are a delicious and easy appetizer featuring creamy brie cheese and sweet-tart cranberry sauce wrapped in flaky puff pastry, baked until golden. They are perfect for parties or as a quick snack.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry, 250 g
- 8 oz brie cheese, 225 g
- 0.5 cup cranberry sauce, 120 g
- 1 large egg
- 1 tablespoon water
Instructions
- Thaw Puff Pastry: Let your frozen puff pastry sheets thaw at room temperature for about 20-30 minutes, or until pliable and slightly softened to the touch.
- Prep Brie: Cut your brie into small, bite-sized pieces, roughly 0.5 to 0.75 inch (1.2-1.9 cm) cubes. No need to remove the rind.
- Cut Pastry: Unroll the thawed puff pastry onto a lightly floured surface. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut each sheet into 12-16 equal squares, aiming for even sizing so they bake similarly.
- Assemble Bites: Place a small piece of brie in the center of each pastry square. Top with about 0.5 teaspoon (2.5 ml) of cranberry sauce. Be careful not to overfill, as too much will cause leaks when baked.
- Seal & Egg Wash: Bring the corners of the pastry up and pinch them together tightly over the filling, creating a small parcel. Gently press all seams to seal securely. Whisk the egg with a tablespoon of water for an egg wash. Brush each Baked Brie Bite with the egg wash until they glisten.
- Bake: Arrange the assembled Baked Brie Bites on a parchment-lined baking sheet, leaving space between each. Bake in a preheated oven at 400°F (200°C) for 12-15 minutes, or until golden brown and gloriously puffed up.
Notes
To prevent leaks, avoid overfilling and ensure pastry seams are tightly pinched. Bake until deeply golden brown for optimal puff and texture. For shortcuts, use pre-cut brie or store-bought cranberry sauce. A mini muffin tin can help hold the bites’ shape.
- Prep Time: 45 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite (approx. 35 g)
- Calories: 130 calories
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 110 mg
- Fat: 10 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 11 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 4 g
- Cholesterol: 29 mg
Keywords: baked brie, cranberry, puff pastry, appetizer, party food, easy, finger food, holiday snack