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Cranberry Brie Bites

Flaky puff pastry cups filled with warm, melty brie, cranberry sauce, pecans and fresh rosemary. An easy 30-minute Christmas party appetizer.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 15 minutes
Total Time 30 minutes
Course Appetizer
Cuisine American
Servings 24 bites
Calories 85 kcal

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • flour for rolling
  • 8 oz brie cut into 24 small cubes, rind on
  • 1/2 cup whole berry cranberry sauce homemade or canned
  • 1/4 cup pecans finely chopped
  • 1 tbsp fresh rosemary or thyme small sprigs or leaves
  • 1 tbsp honey optional, for drizzling
  • cooking spray

Instructions
 

  • Heat the oven to 375°F (190°C). Spray a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray.
  • On a lightly floured surface, roll the puff pastry into a 12-inch square. Cut it into 24 small squares (4 rows by 6 rows).
  • Press one square into each muffin cup, letting the corners stick up.
  • Place a cube of brie in each cup and top with 1 tsp of cranberry sauce. Sprinkle with chopped pecans.
  • Bake for 15 to 18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed and golden.
  • Cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Top with rosemary or thyme, drizzle with honey if you like and serve warm.

Notes

Make ahead: Fill the pastry cups up to 4 hours ahead, cover and refrigerate. Bake just before serving.
Storage: Refrigerate leftovers within 2 hours for up to 2 days.
Reheat: Warm at 350°F (175°C) for 5 minutes so the pastry crisps again.
Variations: Use 2 boxes of mini phyllo shells instead of puff pastry (bake 8 to 10 minutes), swap cranberry sauce for fig or raspberry jam, or use walnuts.
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