Cranberry Brie Bites

These cranberry Brie bites are an appetizer that will surely wow your guests at any party or holiday function. Tangy cranberry, creamy Brie, and crunchy walnuts come together in a buttery puff pastry shell, delivering the perfect balance of flavor and texture in every bite. Bonus: These can be made up to 3 days ahead! Just wrap them in plastic wrap before baking and store in the refrigerator. Serve warm or at room temperature.

• Preparation Time: 20 mins
• Cooking Time: 20 mins
• Total Time: 40 mins
• Calories: 112 Calories

Ingredients

• ½ cup finely chopped walnuts
• sea salt to taste
• cooking spray
• 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
• 1 (8 ounce) round Brie cheese
• ½ cup cranberry sauce

Recipe Instructions

Step 1

Meanwhile, oil a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.

Step 2

Remove chilled Brie from the freezer; cut into 24 pieces, approximately 3/4-inch in size.

Step 3

When ready to bake, preheat the oven to 400 degrees F (200 degrees C).

Step 4

Bake bites in the preheated oven until golden brown, 18 to 20 minutes.

Step 5

Remove and discard rind from Brie cheese. Place cheese in the freezer for 20 minutes to make it easier to cut.

Step 6

Roll puff pastry sheet out into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Cut sheet lengthwise into 4 even strips and then crosswise into 6 even strips, making 24 squares. Separate squares and gently press each one into a prepared muffin cup.

Step 7

Add 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce to each pastry-lined muffin cup, then press in a piece of Brie and top with 1 teaspoon chopped walnuts. Season each bite with a pinch of sea salt. Transfer muffin pan to the refrigerator and chill for at least 30 minutes, or cover and chill for up to 3 days.