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Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe

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Cranberry Brie Bites are crisp pastry cups filled with gooey brie and a tangy-sweet cranberry sauce, finished with a hint of thyme for a festive, bite-sized appetizer.

Ingredients

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Pastry

  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed

Filling

  • 4 oz brie cheese, cut into small cubes
  • 1 cup fresh cranberries (or frozen, thawed)
  • 2 tablespoons sugar (optional, for cranberry sauce)
  • 1 tablespoon water

Garnish

  • 1 teaspoon fresh thyme (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat and prepare pans: Preheat your oven to 190°C (375°F) and line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Unfold the thawed puff pastry and cut it into small squares or circles that fit snugly into your mini muffin tin cups.
  2. Shape the pastry cups: Press each piece gently into the muffin cups to form little cups that can hold the filling without spilling over. Bake the pastry shells for about 8 minutes, until they just start to turn golden and puff slightly.
  3. Make the cranberry sauce: While the pastry bakes, combine the cranberries, water, and sugar in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat, stirring occasionally.
  4. Sauce simmering: Simmer for about 5 minutes, or until the cranberries burst open and the sauce thickens slightly. Remove the pastry shells from the oven and carefully spoon a small cube of brie into the center of each hot shell.
  5. Assemble with sauce: Top each pastry cup with a spoonful of the warm cranberry sauce, letting it overflow slightly if needed.
  6. Return to oven: Return the tray to the oven and bake for another 7 to 10 minutes, until the cheese has melted into a gooey, bubbling layer and the pastry edges are crispy.
  7. Finish and serve: Remove from the oven and let sit for 2 minutes. Garnish with a sprig of thyme or a sprinkle of fresh herbs, if desired. Serve warm and enjoy.

Notes

  • These bites are best served warm the same day they are baked for the contrast of melted brie and crisp pastry.
  • Use thawed frozen cranberries if fresh are not available.
  • For a lighter option, use reduced-fat puff pastry and lighter brie.

Keywords: cranberry brie bites, puff pastry appetizers, holiday hors d'oeuvres, bite-sized, puff pastry cups

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