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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe: Best 20-Minute Appetizer

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These cranberry brie bites are the ultimate quick and easy appetizer, featuring flaky puff pastry, melted brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. Ready in just 20 minutes, they’re perfect for holiday parties, game day, or any gathering.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, rind removed and cut into 12 small cubes
  • 1/4 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned whole berry)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh rosemary, finely chopped (optional)
  • 1 egg, beaten with 1 tablespoon water (for egg wash)
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into 12 equal squares, about 2 inches each.
  3. Place the squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about an inch apart. Use a fork to prick each square a few times in the center.
  4. Place one cube of brie in the center of each pastry square.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each piece of brie.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 tablespoon of water. Lightly brush the edges of each pastry square with the egg wash.
  7. Sprinkle a pinch of fresh rosemary and a tiny bit of flaky sea salt over each bite.
  8. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly. Rotate the pan halfway through if needed.
  9. Let them rest for 2-3 minutes before serving.
  10. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold for best flaky layers. Remove brie rind completely to avoid rubbery bits. Don’t overfill to prevent spillage. Assemble up to 2 hours ahead and refrigerate, then brush with egg wash before baking. For freezing, freeze unbaked bites on a baking sheet, then transfer to a freezer bag; bake from frozen, adding 2-3 minutes.

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