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Cranberry Brie Bites

Cranberry brie bites with puff pastry cups are baked until golden and puffy, then filled with melted brie and cranberry sauce. Top each bite with chopped pecans and a drizzle of honey for a glossy, bite-size 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: 120
Ingredients Equipment Method Notes

Ingredients
  

puff pastry
  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
brie
  • 8 oz brie cut into 24 small cubes
cranberry sauce
  • 0.5 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
pecans
  • 0.25 cup pecans finely chopped
honey
  • 1 tbsp honey
fresh rosemary sprigs
  • 1 fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Equipment

  • 1 sheet pan
  • 1 cast iron skillet
  • 1 Dutch oven

Method
 

Prep and assemble
  1. Preheat the oven to 375F and grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin (visual cue: even, light coating so pastries release).
  2. Roll the puff pastry lightly and cut into 24 squares, then press each square into a muffin cup (visual cue: the corners sit flat against the tin).
  3. Place a cube of brie in each pastry cup (visual cue: brie is centered and will melt into the base).
  4. Top each cup with 1 teaspoon whole berry cranberry sauce (visual cue: a glossy ruby layer sits on top of the brie).
  5. Sprinkle chopped pecans over each bite (visual cue: nuts are distributed so every piece gets a crunch).
Bake and finish
  1. Bake for 13-15 minutes at 375F until the pastry is puffed and golden and the brie is melted (visual cue: tops look airy and browned, brie looks glossy).
  2. Cool for 5 minutes in the tin (visual cue: cups firm up slightly but remain warm).
  3. Drizzle with honey and garnish with fresh rosemary sprigs (visual cue: honey creates a light shine and rosemary adds a green finish).

Notes

For clean removal, grease the muffin tin thoroughly and let the bites cool 5 minutes before lifting—this prevents melted brie from sticking. Store leftovers covered in the refrigerator up to 2 days; rewarm in a 325F oven for 3-5 minutes. Freezing is not recommended because the puff pastry texture will soften after thawing. Dietary swap: use a dairy-free brie-style cheese alternative in the same amount for a lactose-reduced option.