Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites
These Cranberry Brie Puff Pastry Bites are golden, flaky mini pastries filled with creamy brie, tangy cranberry sauce, and a touch of rosemary and orange zest. They’re elegant yet effortless — ready in 30 minutes using store-bought puff pastry. Perfect as a holiday appetizer or Christmas party finger food, they balance sweet, savory, and buttery flavors in every bite. Serve warm for the ultimate festive treat that’s guaranteed to impress guests and disappear fast.
Equipment
- 1 Baking sheet or mini muffin tin (depending on your preferred shape)
- 1 Parchment paper (for easy cleanup and non‑stick baking)
- 1 Sharp knife or pizza cutter (to cut puff pastry into even squares)
- 1 Cutting board (for slicing Brie and prepping herbs)
- 1 Small mixing bowl (to combine cranberry sauce, zest, and honey)
- 1 Measuring spoons (for zest, rosemary, and honey)
- 1 Pastry brush (for egg wash or maple syrup glaze)
- 1 Cooling rack (to let pastries rest after baking)
- 1 Spatula or small spoon (to transfer bites neatly from tray to plate)
Ingredients
- 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed overnight in fridge
- 6 oz Brie cheese (rind on or off), cut into small cubes
- 1/2 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or whole-berry canned)
- 1 tsp orange zest
- 1 tsp fresh rosemary, finely chopped (plus more for garnish)
- 1 tsp honey or maple syrup
- 1 pcs egg, beaten (for egg wash)
- Pinch of flaky sea salt (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat & prepare.Heat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet or mini muffin tin with parchment paper.
- Cut the pastry.Unfold puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Slice into 2-inch squares. If using a mini muffin tin, gently press each square into a cup.
- Mix the filling.In a small bowl, stir together cranberry sauce, orange zest, rosemary, and honey.
- Assemble.Place a cube of Brie in the center of each pastry square. Spoon about ½ teaspoon of cranberry mixture on top.
- Seal and shine.Fold corners slightly inward (or leave open for a rustic look). Brush edges with egg wash. Sprinkle with sea salt if using.
- Bake.Bake for 13–15 minutes, until puffed and golden.
- Cool & serve.Let cool for 5 minutes. Garnish with a small rosemary tip. Serve warm or at room temperature.
Video
Notes
This video walks through making cranberry-brie puff pastry bites with walnuts and cranberries for a festive holiday appetizer — it’s complementary to, but not the exact same recipe as ours, so viewers still benefit from your unique version.
Optional Nutrition Snapshot (per 2 bites)
Approx. 180 calories | 7g fat | 12g carbs | 6g protein
Approx. 180 calories | 7g fat | 12g carbs | 6g protein