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Golden brown puff pastry cranberry brie bites topped with melted cheese, cranberry sauce, chopped pecans and fresh rosemary garnish arranged on white serving plate

30-Minute Cranberry Brie Bites - Elegant Holiday Appetizers Made Simple

These baked cranberry brie bites are the ultimate holiday appetizer—flaky puff pastry filled with creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and crunchy candied pecans. Perfectly portioned, elegant, and ready in just 30 minutes, they’re guaranteed to impress your guests.
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Prep Time 15 minutes
Cook Time 18 minutes
Total Time 33 minutes
Servings: 12 bites
Course: Appetizer
Cuisine: American
Calories: 120
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

  • 1 sheet puff pastry thawed
  • 4 oz brie cheese cut into 12 cubes
  • ½ cup cranberry sauce whole berry preferred
  • 2 tbsp candied pecans chopped
  • Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish

Method
 

  1. Preheat oven to 375°F (190°C) and grease a mini muffin tin.
  2. Roll out puff pastry on a lightly floured surface. Cut into 24 even squares and press into muffin cups.
  3. Place one cube of brie into each pastry cup.
  4. Spoon 1 teaspoon of cranberry sauce over each brie cube.
  5. Top with chopped candied pecans for crunch.
  6. Bake 15–18 minutes until pastry is golden brown and cheese is bubbly.
  7. Cool 5 minutes, then garnish with rosemary sprigs and serve warm.

Notes

Use cold brie for easier cutting. Avoid jellied cranberry sauce for best texture. Serve immediately for melted perfection. Can be made ahead, frozen up to 3 months, and reheated at 300°F until warm.