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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites: Best Holiday Appetizer

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These easy cranberry brie bites are the perfect holiday appetizer, combining flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and a drizzle of honey. Ready in under 30 minutes, they are a crowd-pleaser that looks elegant on any platter.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 ounces brie cheese, cut into 24 small cubes
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 2 tablespoons honey, plus more for drizzling
  • Fresh thyme leaves for garnish (optional)
  • Flaky sea salt for sprinkling (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with nonstick cooking spray.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Gently roll it out to smooth the seams, forming a 12-inch square. Cut the pastry into 24 equal squares, about 2 inches each.
  3. Gently press each pastry square into a cup of the mini muffin pan, letting the corners stick up to form ‘petals’.
  4. Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup, centering it.
  5. Spoon about 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each brie cube.
  6. Bake for 12 to 15 minutes, until the pastry is golden brown and puffed, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  7. Remove the pan from the oven and let it cool in the pan for exactly 5 minutes.
  8. Use a small offset spatula or butter knife to gently lift each bite out of the pan and transfer to a wire rack.
  9. While still warm, drizzle each bite with a little honey (about 1/4 teaspoon per bite). Sprinkle with fresh thyme leaves and a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep the brie cold to prevent it from melting too quickly. Do not skip the 5-minute cooling step after baking to allow the cheese to set. For make-ahead, assemble up to 4 hours ahead and refrigerate, then add 2-3 minutes to baking time. Drizzle honey after baking to avoid burning.

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