Cranberry Brie Bites are the perfect Holiday Appetizer. Packed with flavor and truly just a bite to throw into your mouth. It's a fun and easy recipe served during the Holidays but can truly be enjoyed year round. Cranberry Brie Bites made with Puff Pastry and Fresh Cranberry Sauce will be the hit of your gathering.
There’s a reason why this recipe is made over and over. It’s because it’s just that good!
12 Servings | Ready in 15 Minutes | Updated Nov 2020
When I’m making appetizers it’s good to remember you will want a variety of appetizers to eat for you and your guests. Plan on 3-4 different appetizers for a group of 8-10 people.
Don’t worry! We are here to help you with your menu. Cranberry Brie Bites are made quick and easily and can be made with canned Cranberry Sauce OR a homemade Cranberry which I highly recommend.
Fresh Cranberry Sauce
Don't be fooled. Making Homemade Cranberry Sauce is so quick and easy and worth the effort. Check out this Fresh Cranberry Sauce made in the Instant Pot. It can of course be made on the stove too. It’s wonderful! We love using fresh Cranberry Sauce if possible but you can still use a canned cranberry sauce if needed.
How To Make Cranberry Brie Bites:
Brie cheese can be purchased in a small circle. You can then cut this cheese into perfect small squares that fit perfectly into a mini muffin pan needed for this Cranberry Brie Bite recipe.
If you are not familiar with Brie cheese, it’s a stronger cheese flavor. To get the best balance of cheese to cranberry, make sure to have smaller cubes.
Cutting off the Rind isn't necessary. But it can be a personal preference. The rind is edible and for this recipe I choose to leave the rind on. You might enjoy cutting the rind off if eating Brie Cheese by itself.
Puff Pastry
Have you ever worked with Puff Pastry before? It’s a fun pastry product found in the freezer section.
Make sure to allow the pastry to thaw before trying to unroll, or it will crack. Placing the Puff Pastry in the refrigerator over night will solve this problem.
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Quick Tips
Cut your Puff Pastry using a Pizza Cutter into 24 small squares and place in mini muffin tins. Top with a small cute of Brie Cheese and one teaspoon of cranberry sauce. Top with fresh Rosemary.
Trust me. Top with fresh rosemary! The combination of flavors is Ah-Ma-ZING!
Cranberry Brie Bites are that easy to make. You can WOW your guests with amazing Appetizer Recipes without spending much time at all in the kitchen.
Also try Maple Bacon Onion Appetizers on a Baguette or Mushroom Onion Bites in Phyllo Shells. Both are wonderful recipes that take minutes to make.
Never go empty handed again to a party.
When a recipe is duplicated over and over, you know it’s good. I think that Cranberry Brie Bites are a mature flavor with how strong Brie Cheese can be. The sweet tart cranberry sauce gives a delicious balance of flavors.
The flavors from the strong Brie Cheese is quickly balanced by the sweet tartness of cranberry sauce on a flaky pastry. It’s a party in your mouth that you will want more of.
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How Many Appetizers do I need?
- Serve 3 Appetizer Recipes when hosting 8-10 people
- Serve 4-5 Appetizer Recipes when Hosting 14-16 People
- Serve 6 Appetizer Recipes when hosting larger groups of 20+
How to Cut Brie Cheese
The Tip of the wedge is said to have the best flavor. Always cut a slice from the tip of the wedge to the edge. It's said that if you slice off the tip you are ruining it for everyone else.
What is the Bloomy White Stuff on Brie Cheese
Brie is a bloomy rind cheese. Cheesemakers inoculate the cheese with edible mold that blooms on the outside. The mold is then patted down to form the rind.
How do you present Brie Cheese on a Cheese Board?
Cheese Boards are all about a good balance of flavors and textures. The mild creamy Brie Cheese should be paired with a hard bold cheese. Adding a medium flavored cheese is also welcomed.
How many Appetizers do I need?
For a party or gathering follow this Basic Appetizer Guide.
Serve 3 Appetizer Recipes for 8-10 Guests
Serve 4-5 Appetizer Recipes for 14-16 Guests
Serve 6+ Appetizer Recipes for 20 Guests
This should give your party a good variety of flavors to please your guests while still having enough appetizers per person.
How long does Brie Cheese last after opening?
Brie is a soft cheese, it's shelf life is short. Brie Cheese will last about 2 weeks once opened if properly stored in the Refrigerator.
Can you Freeze Brie Cheese
You can Freeze Brie Cheese Wheel. Wrap Cheese Wheel tightly in plastic wrap and then wrap in foil to seal. And keep in Freezer.
Can you reheat Baked Brie in Pastry Shell
To Reheat, place on aluminum foil and bake at 200 degrees and warm.
Must Have Appetizer Recipes
- French Onion Meatballs
- Easy Cheese Fondue
- White Cheddar Cheese Ball
- Pineapple Cheese Ball
- Caramelized Onion and Mushroom Appetizer
- Honey Teriyaki Chicken Wings
- Mac and Cheese Bites
- Honey Balsamic Steak Bites
- Tater Tot Kabobs
- Cowboy Dipping Sauce
Cranberry Brie Bites
Ingredients
- 1 Sheet Puff Pastry
- 1 8 oz wheel Brie Cheese
- ¾ cup Fresh Cranberry Sauce
- Fresh Rosemary Sprigs
Instructions
- Preheat Oven to 375 Degrees
- Spray Mini Muffin Tin
- Unfold Puff Pastry and cut pastry sheet into 24 squares (4 rows by 6 rows) using a knife or pizza cutter.
- Place a square of Puff Pastry in each muffin tin and gently tuck down in
- Cut Brie Wheel into small cubes
- Place 1 teaspoon of Fresh Cranberry Sauce on top of cheese and garnish with Rosemary
- Bake at 375 for 12-15 minutes or until golden brown
- Remove from oven and remove from pan to cool.
- Enjoy!
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Notes
Cranberry Sauce:
Fresh Homemade Cranberry Sauce is always best and this recipe from Cooking with Karli is wonderful. You can also use Whole Cranberry Sauce in a can.How Many Appetizers do I need?
- Serve 3 Appetizer Recipes when hosting 8-10 people
- Serve 4-5 Appetizer Recipes when Hosting 14-16 People
- Serve 6 Appetizer Recipes when hosting larger groups of 20+
Nutrition Disclaimer
All nutrition values are approximate and calculated by a plugin and are provided as a courtesy. Adding or subtracting ingredients will change the nutritional value.
Devon
Can these be frozen and reheated
Devour Dinner
Puff pastry is frozen when you purchase it. I've never tried to refreeze it after thawing it.
Sigrid Howe
I made these for our large family gathering last Thanksgiving. they were a hit and all got gobbled up. Love the tang of the cranberries with the smoothness of the Brie.
Pam
Can I make these a few hours ahead and reheat them?
Devour Dinner
Hi Pam, you can put these together earlier and then bake them so they are hot and fresh. Just make sure to cover them and keep them in the fridge until you are ready to bake.
Becky
Can these be reheated though?
Devour Dinner
Hi Becky, These can be reheated and enjoyed, however they will be best fresh.