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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites with Flaky Puff Pastry

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These cranberry brie bites are buttery, flaky, and have that perfect sweet-savory thing going on. The creamy brie melts into the tart cranberry sauce, all wrapped up in a crispy puff pastry shell.

Ingredients

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  • 1 package (17.3 ounces) frozen puff pastry sheets, thawed
  • 1 wheel (8 ounces) brie cheese
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce
  • 1 large egg, beaten
  • Flaky sea salt, for sprinkling
  • Fresh rosemary or thyme, for garnish (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Lightly grease a 24-cup mini muffin tin with cooking spray or butter. Place the greased muffin tin on a baking sheet.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, gently unfold one sheet of the thawed puff pastry. Using a rolling pin, gently roll it out to about 1/8-inch thick. Cut the sheet into 12 equal squares (3×4 grid). Repeat with the second sheet to get 24 squares total.
  3. Press one square of puff pastry into each mini muffin cup, letting the corners stick up. If the pastry gets warm, refrigerate the tin for 5-10 minutes.
  4. Cut the brie into small cubes, about 1/2-inch each. Drop one cube into the center of each pastry cup. Top with about 1/2 teaspoon of cranberry sauce.
  5. In a small bowl, beat the egg with 1 teaspoon of water. Brush the edges of each pastry cup with the egg wash. Sprinkle a tiny pinch of flaky sea salt over each bite.
  6. Bake for 12-15 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden brown and the brie is melted and bubbly.
  7. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Use a small offset spatula or butter knife to gently lift them out. Garnish with fresh herbs if desired. Serve warm.

Notes

Don’t over-thaw the puff pastry; keep it cold but pliable. Cut brie into even cubes for even melting. Don’t overfill the cups. Let them cool in the pan for 5 minutes before removing. Can be assembled ahead and refrigerated for up to 4 hours before baking. Can also be frozen unbaked for up to a month.

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