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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites with puff pastry cups are baked until golden and filled with melted brie, then finished with glossy cranberry sauce. Each bite gets a crunchy pecan topping and a honey-rosemary drizzle for a warm, melty appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 servings
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 135
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Puff pastry cups
  • 1 sheet puff pastry Thawed.
Cheese and filling
  • 8 oz brie Cut into 24 small cubes.
  • 0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce Measure 1 teaspoon per bite after brie is added.
Toppings and garnish
  • 0.25 cup pecans Finely chopped.
  • 1 tbsp honey Drizzle over warm bites after cooling.
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprigs Use for garnish.

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F, then grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin.
  2. Roll the puff pastry lightly and cut it into 24 squares, then press each square into a muffin cup.
  3. Place a cube of brie in each pastry cup, then top each with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce.
  4. Sprinkle the chopped pecans over each bite.
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 375F until the pastry is puffed and golden and the brie is melted.
  2. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin, then drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs.

Notes

For clean, even cups, cut squares that match the muffin wells before pressing—any excess pastry can be tucked into the sides. Serve warm for the meltiest brie; for best quality, refrigerate leftovers up to 3 days and rewarm at 350F until just heated through. Freezing is not recommended because the puff pastry texture softens after thawing. If you want a dairy-reduced option, swap in a plant-based brie-style cheese that melts similarly (use the same cube size and bake time).