Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites

3 Ingredient Brie & Cranberry Puff Pastry Bites… gooey, cheesy, sweet and fruity! The perfect Christmas appetiser.

Looking for some super easy appetisers for pre-Christmas gatherings? Then look no further than these deliciously festive pastries!

Just 20 minutes from prep to serving, these brie and cranberry puff pastry bites are the perfect balance of sweet and savoury flavours for those who enjoy simply good food!

When I need a plate of finger food to share in a rush, easy puff pastry bites are always a winning combination to serve around the BBQ with pre-dinner drinks. Or whether it’s some ricotta & spinach tarts, ham & cheese pinwheels, or mini quiche lorraine, I guarantee they’ll have disappeared within minutes!

T’s plenty of quick and easy options for finger food using various flavoured cheeses too, including the gooey baked brie with jam, a festive cranberry and pistachio goats cheese log, and a creamy warm blue cheese dip – all taste sensations!

Why You’re Going To Love This Recipe

Flavour combination = simply irresistable!

Prep ahead of time – you can prep these pastry bites earlier in the day or even the night before, then pop in the oven and they’re ready to serve, how easy is that?
Quick and easy – just 3 ingredients and ready in 20 minutes. Best served straight from the oven!
Convenient – use store bought puff pastry sheets, t’s no need to make your own pastry.

What You Need

Whilst these cranberry and brie bites look fancy, t’s only 3 ingredients required – plus a little sprig of rosemary for that extra festive touch!

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Puff pastry – 2 sheets, defrosted.
Brie cheese – a soft cows milk cheese, named after the French region it originated from. Brie is best served either at room temperature or warmed.
Cranberry sauce – either a whole cranberry sauce, or a jellied cranberry sauce.
Rosemary – a tiny sprig on top lends a subtle aromatic taste (optional).

Equipment Required

One of the simplest recipes for a quick and tasty appetiser, t’s no special equipment required at all besides a mini muffin tray!

Step By Step Instructions

Creamy brie pairs so beautifully with the sweet fruity, yet slightly tart, cranberry sauce and crispy puff pastry.

Note: Scroll to the recipe card at the bottom for the ingredients quantities and full detailed method.

Step 1 – Prepare The Pastry

Preheat your oven to 190 degrees celsius (fan forced), and grease a 24 hole mini muffin tray.

Cut each defrosted pastry sheet into 12-16 squares (depending on how large you’d like the pastries to be).

Press the pastry squares into the bases of the muffin tin.

Step 2 – Add The Fillings

Cut the brie cheese into 24 equal sized pieces.

Place the pieces of brie into the pastry base.

Top the brie with 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce or cranberry jelly.

Add a small sprig of fresh rosemary (optional).

Step 3 – Bake

Bake the brie and cranberry puff pastry bites for 10 minutes or until the pastry is lightly golden and puffed.

Serve immediately while the cheese is warm and gooey!

Expert Tips

Ready in just 3 easy steps, these cranberry brie bites couldn’t be any easier!

Use store bought puff pastry sheets, defrosted, for convenience.
Choose a good quality Brie for the best creamy flavour.
Cranberry sauce – either a whole cranberry sauce or a cranberry jelly is suitable to use.
Keep the brie chilled until ready to cut into pieces -the firmer it is, the easier it is to cut into small pieces.
Prep ahead of time – prepare these puff pastry bites earlier in the day, or even the night before so t’s no last minute rush. Pop in the oven to bake for 10 minutes then serve!
Serve warm – serve these brie & cranberry puff pastry bites straight from the oven to really appreciate the warm and gooey melted brie and crispy puff pastry.

FAQs

Can I reheat or freeze brie bites?

These pastry bites are not suitable for reheating or freezing – as they lose their gooey cheesy filling! Serve immediately from the oven while still warm.

Whats the difference between Brie and Camembert?

Both Brie and Camembert are soft, creamy cheeses with an edible white rind, although Brie is slightly denser and has a higher level of fat than Camembert. A quality Brie has a refined taste and smooth texture, was Camembert is a more rustic cheese with an earthier taste and texture.
Both cheeses originated in France, and are absolutely delicious in their own right!

A batch of these festive brie and cranberry puff pastry bites are a fabulously quick and easy appetiser. Try some of these other popular savoury snacks too!