The Cranberry Brie Bites are a simple appetizer or party snack that always gets polished off in minutes!
They're super easy to make only take five simple ingredients and can be ready in 21 minutes! - that's my kind of recipe.
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When it comes to Christmas, I find I'm always on the lookout for easy snack recipes and party foods.
To be honest, party food always catches my eye anyway - since I've got a bit of a weak spot for mini foods like these spiced muffin bites and these bite sized burgers and these Cranberry Brie Bites!
šŗ Watch how to make it
Full recipe with detailed steps in the recipe card at the end of this post.
This one started off as a single layer of pastry with brie on top - tasty but a little boring. The addition of the cranberry sauce and thyme not only makes it look more Christmassy, but also really oomphs up the flavour.
FAQ's
No. The rind on brie tends to be edible and also helps the cheese hold its shape somewhat when in the oven.
I decided to go for two layers of pastry too - to give it a little extra height (and besides, there's always room for more pastry right?)
So simple to make, but they're always the first to disappear from the buffet table.
Keep these ingredients on standby and you'll be sure to impress those unexpected guests.
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Equipment
In order to make these cranberry brie bites you will need:
- A good Kitchen knife
- Chopping Board.
- A Baking Tray
- A mini Spatula
- Egg Wash brush
- Something to serve on.
Cranberry Brie Bites Recipe
Ingredients
- 400 g (14 oz) ready-rolled Puff Pastry
- 1 egg - lightly whisked
- 150 g (5.3 oz) Brie
- 6 tbsp cranberry Sauce
- fresh thyme leaves to decorate
INSTRUCTIONS
- Preheat the oven to 200C/400F (fan) and line a baking tray with baking parchment or a silicone liner.
- Unroll the pastry and brush with egg wash, then cut the pastry into approx 40 small rectangles.400 g (14 oz) ready-rolled Puff Pastry, 1 egg
- Place one rectangle on top of another and repeat with the rest of the pastry, so you have 20 or so ādoubled upā rectangles of pastry.
- Place on the prepared tray and bake for 10 minutes. Then take out of the oven.
- Slice the Brie into small slices and place on top of the pastry puffs. Place back in the oven for 1-2 minutes to melt the brie.150 g (5.3 oz) Brie
- Place the puffs on a plate and top each one with a small blob of cranberry sauce and a few fresh thyme leaves, then serve.6 tbsp cranberry Sauce, fresh thyme leaves to decorate
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Nutrition
This post was originally created in Dec 2015. Updated Oct 2020 with a video. Updated in Dec 2021 for housekeeping reasons.
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Joleisa says
I am using this recipe word for word and step by step for a pre christmas party next week. Fingers crossed that it turns out really well for me. The video wouldn't playfor some reason. Wish me luck. But thanks so much for sharing.
Joleisa says
Hello!
I am preparing for a party and found this on Pinterest. I think they look absolutely gorgeous! I do hope they are delicious too. Hopefully I'll be able to come back here to let you know how they turn out.
Toni says
Can these be stored and made a day ahead ?
Store them How ? Fridge /Tupperware?
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi Toni, they're best straight from the oven, but if you want to get ahead you could bake, cool, cover (tupperware is fine) and store (room temp or fridge) the pastry bites without the toppings a day or two beforehand. Then place in the oven for 2-3 minutes to heat through before adding the cheese.
Kathryn Clayton says
This is such an impressive, but easy canape to serve at a get together. Tried it with gluten free puff pastry, it tasted yummy, but didn't quite rise as much as normal puff pastry. Still fab though.
Liz says
For the cranberry sauce - do you just buy a can and mash it up or do you get cranberry relish?
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi Liz, I'm presuming you're in the US? I'm in the UK, so I'm no 100% sure what the consistency of the relish or canned cranberry is like over there. The type we have over here has whole or lightly chopped cranberries in, and has a jelly-like consistency. Hope that helps?
Rose Marie Di Muccio says
can I use cherry pie filling instead of cranberry sauce
Katarina Bouton says
Did you use the "skin" of the cheese or did you just scoop out the soft part from the middle?
Heather says
Hi! Do you mind sharing with cranberry sauce you used?
Adriana Pomorska says
haha omg I'm so sorry you have to answer questions like above on a daily basis... <3
Sheri says
Hi Nicky, do I defrost the puff pastry first?
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi Sheri, yes, it needs to be defrosted first.
Cat says
can i make the puff pastry the day before and store it? It would just make things easier the wise with my oven
Paige Murray says
I would love to know this too.
Eden Passante says
Beautiful presentation! These little bites are sure to be a hit during the holidays!!
acocai says
hy.do you egg wash each sheet?meaning each small sheet after cutting in before you put it on top of each other?
Nicky Corbishley says
Hi acocai, yes, brush each of the sheets with egg wash before cutting them into small squares.
Hope you enjoy the recipe š
Jennifer says
Do you have a home made cranberry sauce that you use?
Nicky Corbishley says
I'm afraid not. I do make a homemade version too, but I've not put it up on the blog yet. Must get to that!!
Christy says
Can you prep the squares with the egg wash and layers over night? Or should everything be done on the same day?
kathairo says
Wow! I have to try this because it is simple and I love to mix sweet and salty! Pinned!
Nicky Corbishley says
Glad you like it Kathairo š
anniesnomsblog says
These are stunning! They really would disappear quickly in this house!
Nicky Corbishley says
Tee hee thanks Annie š