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Grey Ellis

Crispy Baked Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites with Puff Pastry

These irresistible Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites feature golden flaky puff pastry cups filled with melted creamy French brie, tart spiced cranberry sauce, toasted pecans, and fresh rosemary. The ultimate 30-minute holiday party appetizer!
Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Course: Appetizers, Finger Food, Holiday Appetizers
Cuisine: French-American
Calories: 125

Ingredients
  

Puff Pastry & Cheese Filling
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed according to package instructions
  • 8 oz Brie cheese rind left on or trimmed to preference, cubed
  • 3/4 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1/3 cup chopped pecans toasted or raw
  • 2 tbsp fresh rosemary plus extra small sprigs for garnish
Egg Wash & Sweet Finish
  • 1 large egg beaten with 1 tbsp water for brushing pastry
  • 2 tbsp clover honey for finishing drizzle
  • 1/4 tsp flaky sea salt optional pinch on top

Method
 

Prep & Cut Pastry
  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin tin generously with nonstick baking spray.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface. Roll out gently with a rolling pin into a 10x15-inch rectangle.
  3. Using a pizza cutter or sharp knife, cut the pastry into 24 equal squares (4 cuts by 6 cuts). Press each pastry square gently into a mini muffin cup, leaving the four corners protruding slightly upward.
Fill & Bake
  1. Place one cube of brie cheese into the center of each pastry cup.
  2. Top each brie cube with 1 rounded teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce, a sprinkle of chopped pecans, and a pinch of minced fresh rosemary.
  3. Lightly brush the exposed pastry corners with the beaten egg wash for a deep golden shine.
  4. Bake at 375°F for 14 to 16 minutes, or until the pastry corners are puffed, deeply golden brown, and the brie cheese is melted and bubbling.
Cool & Garnish
  1. Remove from oven and let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes (the melted brie will set slightly). Carefully run a small offset spatula or butter knife around each cup to lift them out onto a serving platter.
  2. Drizzle with warm honey, garnish with tiny fresh rosemary sprigs, and serve warm!

Nutrition

Calories: 125kcalCarbohydrates: 11gProtein: 4gFat: 7.5gSaturated Fat: 3.5gCholesterol: 15mgSodium: 115mgPotassium: 45mgFiber: 0.8gSugar: 4gVitamin A: 120IUVitamin C: 2mgCalcium: 55mgIron: 0.6mg

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