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Laura Lopez

Cranberry Pecan Brie Bites with Puff Pastry

Warm, flaky puff pastry cups filled with melted French brie cheese, glistening spiced ruby cranberry sauce, toasted crunchy pecans, and fresh rosemary. The ultimate 20-minute holiday party appetizer!
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 12 minutes
Total Time 22 minutes
Servings: 24 bites
Calories: 92
Ingredients Method Nutrition

Ingredients
  

Pastry & Cheese Base
  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry thawed according to package instructions
  • 8 oz French brie cheese wheel chilled, rind left on, cut into 24 bite-sized cubes
Holiday Topping & Garnishes
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce homemade or high-quality canned
  • 1/3 cup pecans roughly chopped and lightly toasted
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary leaves finely minced, plus small sprigs for serving
  • 2 tbsp raw honey for gentle warming drizzle before serving
  • 1 pinch flaky sea salt optional, to finish

Method
 

Prep & Pastry Shaping
  1. Preheat your oven to 375°F (190°C). Generously grease a 24-cup non-stick mini muffin tin with non-stick cooking spray or melted butter.
  2. Unroll the thawed puff pastry sheet onto a lightly floured surface or parchment paper. Using a pizza cutter or sharp chef’s knife, cut the sheet into 24 equal squares (a 4x6 grid).
  3. Gently press each pastry square into a cavity of the prepared mini muffin tin, allowing the corners to point upward above the rim.
Assembly & Baking
  1. Place one chilled cube of brie cheese into the center of each pastry cup.
  2. Spoon approximately 1 teaspoon of whole berry cranberry sauce directly over each brie cube, followed by a sprinkle of chopped toasted pecans and minced fresh rosemary.
  3. Bake on the middle rack for 12 to 14 minutes, or until the pastry corners are puffed, crisp, and golden-brown and the brie is fully melted and bubbling.
  4. Remove from the oven and let cool in the pan for 3 to 5 minutes so the cheese sets slightly. Run a small butter knife around the edges and transfer bites to a serving platter.
  5. Drizzle with warm honey, garnish with extra fresh rosemary sprigs and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt, and serve immediately.

NUTRITION INFORMATION:

Serving: 1 bite Calories: 92cal (5%) Carbohydrates: 7g (2%) Protein: 3g (6%) Fat: 6g (9%) Saturated Fat: 2.5g (16%) Cholesterol: 10mg (3%) Sodium: 75mg (3%) Potassium: 35mg (1%) Fiber: 0.5g (2%) Sugar: 3g (6%) Vitamin A: 80IU (2%) Vitamin C: 1.2mg (1%) Calcium: 35mg (4%) Iron: 0.4mg (2%)
Keywords: baked brie bites, cranberry brie bites, easy finger foods, holiday appetizer, puff pastry bites

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