Cranberry Brie Bites

Name: Cranberry Brie Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 20 min
Total time: 35 min
Ingredients: 2 sheets puff pastry (thawed, they come frozen); 8 ounces wheel brie cheese (cooled); 1 cup homemade cranberry sauce (or canned); ¼ cup raw pistachios (chopped); 3 tablespoons honey; Nonstick cooking spray

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I love making these cranberry brie bites during the holidays. They are so fun, easy to make, and the perfect appetizer everyone will reach for I promise.

If you are looking to make bite-size appetizers to serve family and guests for the holidays, your best bet will be cranberry brie bites. You honestly can’t go wrong with these. This appetizer is just so easy to put together too, and can be ready in about 30 minutes. All you need: puff pastry, brie cheese, cranberry sauce, nuts, and maybe honey which can be optional. They are baked to perfection and each bite will be heavenly. Even the kids will love it.

If you do not want to get store-bought cranberry sauce and rather use homemade, then use my orange cranberry sauce.

Ingredients needed

Below is a list of ingredients for the brie bites. The full measurements are listed further down in the recipe card.

Frozen puff pastry: or use crescent dough
Wheel brie cheese, cooled
Homemade cranberry sauce, or canned
Raw pistachios, chopped, or any other nuts like walnuts or pecans.
Honey
Nonstick cooking spray

How to make cranberry brie bites

Preheat the oven to 375 F and spray a mini muffin tin pan with cooking spray.

puff pastry sheets cut into equal sections

Step 1: Roll out the puff pastry sheet over a floured, flat surface into a large rectangle. Cut the puff pastry sheet evenly into 24 equal squares.

push the pastry squares added into each muffin tin.

Step 2: Place the puff pastry squares into each one. Push the pastry down with your fingers to create cups.

Step 3: Cut the brie into 24 pieces. The brie should be cold so it isn’t a sticky mess.

Step 4: Place a piece of brie into each of the pastry cups.

cranberry being added over each brie bite.

Step 5: Evenly add some cranberry sauce over each one.

pistachio being topped over the cranberry brie bites in muffin pan.

Step 6: Add a bit of pistachio to each one and bake for 18-20 minutes or until they are golden brown and the brie has melted. Allow them to cool for 5 minutes. Drizzle with some honey, and serve.

baked brie bites with cranberry sauce still in muffin tin pan.

Recipe notes

You may use crescent dough instead of puff pastry. You will need 8 ounces.
The puff pastry usually comes frozen, leave overnight in the fridge to thaw.
You can use homemade cranberry sauce or store-bought that’s freshly made or canned.
Nuts: you do not have to use pistachios. Other nuts like pecans or walnuts can be used.
Honey is optional if you do not want to use it, but it adds a nice touch.
You can add a small rosemary twig over each one.

Frequently asked questions

Do you take the rind off brie before baking?

No. The rind of brie is edible and ok to eat so you do not need to cut it out first before baking.

Can cranberry brie bites be made ahead of time?

Yes. You can make it a day ahead. Place the puff pastry dough in the muffin tin pan, add the brie bites and cranberry sauce. Top with nuts and cover with plastic wrap and store in the fridge till the next day when you are ready to bake it.

How do you eat brie bites?

Brie bites can be served hot or at room temperature. Either way, they taste so good if they are warm.

Should brie be at room temperature before baking?

No. The brie can be placed in the fridge to keep its shape so its not too soft. You do not have to keep it at room temperature. If you plan on cutting the brie cheese, I recommend you leave it in the fridge and it stays cold so its easier to cut.

Should brie bites be refrigerated?

Yes. I recommend you store leftovers in an airtight container in the fridge instead of leaving them on your kitchen counter. They can be stored for up to 3 days.