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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites: The Best 20-Minute Appetizer

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These easy cranberry brie bites are the perfect 20-minute appetizer, featuring flaky puff pastry, creamy brie, and sweet-tart cranberry sauce. They’re a crowd-pleasing, last-minute party hero that looks way more impressive than the minimal effort required.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet (about 17.3 oz/490g) frozen puff pastry, thawed
  • 4 oz (113g) wheel of brie cheese
  • 1/3 cup (100g) whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme (optional, for garnish)
  • Flaky sea salt (optional, for garnish)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper or a silicone mat.
  2. Lightly flour your work surface. Unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. If it cracks, gently press the cracks back together. Cut the sheet into 9 equal squares (3×3 grid).
  3. Cut the brie into small cubes, roughly 1/2 inch to 3/4 inch in size, leaving the rind on.
  4. Place each puff pastry square on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Place one or two cubes of brie in the center of each square. Top with a generous teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  5. Gently fold the four corners of each pastry square up and over the filling, pinching them lightly in the center to seal, creating a rustic star shape.
  6. In a small bowl, beat the egg with a tablespoon of water. Brush the exposed pastry edges of each bite with the egg wash.
  7. Bake for 12-15 minutes, or until the pastry is puffed up and deeply golden brown, and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  8. Remove from the oven and let cool on the pan for 2-3 minutes. Transfer to a serving platter. If using, sprinkle with fresh herbs and flaky sea salt while still warm. Serve warm.

Notes

Keep puff pastry cold for best flakiness. Don’t overfill to prevent leaking. For extra golden finish, brush with egg wash twice. Can be assembled up to 4 hours in advance and refrigerated before baking. For make-ahead, freeze assembled bites and bake from frozen, adding 3-5 minutes.

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