These Cranberry Brie Bites are the ultimate festive party food or Christmas appetiser, but so simple to make. Golden and flaky puff pastry wrapped around delicious gooey melted brie and a generous dollop of chunky cranberry sauce. They are little brie bites of perfection, and cooked in just 15 minutes.
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These Brie and Cranberry Bites look far more fancy and complicated than they actually are. Just 3 ingredients and less than 5 minutes prep time, so they can be thrown together at the last minute.
Easy to adapt with a few "hidden veggies", these are a must on any party food table or simply indulge and eat them yourself! The ULTIMATE Christmas party food - Brie and cranberry just scream Christmas and this little brie bite recipe is perfect for serving up at a party.
You could do all the prep in advance for these cranberry brie bites and then put the baking tray in the oven when you are ready to cook them. They may need a little longer in the oven if they are coming out cold from the fridge.
Looking for some other things to serve up to Christmas party guests? Why not try our easy Vegetarian Vol au Vents, simple Cheese Straws, amazing Ultimate Prawn Cocktail, tasty Cheese Biscuits, or our impressive Grazing Platter?
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Cranberry Brie Bites Ingredients
A full ingredients list, along with US Customary and Metric measurements, can be found in the recipe card at the end of this post.
- Puff pastry - We used store bought pastry. If you are using frozen pastry, make sure you defrost it first.
- Brie - You want to use a really good quality brie cheese, not the cheap supermarket stuff (although that will still work as a last resort). The gooier the brie, the better.
- Cranberry sauce - Again, quality is important. We like a chunky cranberry sauce that still has whole cranberries in it. But you can use a smooth cranberry sauce if you prefer. If you want to make it yourself, try this homemade cranberry sauce.
- Rosemary - Just to add a little decoration to the top of your mini brie bites!
Brie Cranberry Bites Variations
Sauce - You can swap the cranberry sauce for chutney if you prefer. We really like a caramelised onion chutney - or try our Christmas Chutney. Fig jam is also really good.
Cheese - You also don't have to use brie. Swap the brie for camembert or a rinded goat cheese.
Vegetables - We love any kind of food that we can add some vegetables to, especially during the festive season when our diet can be a little lacking in vegetables and a little too heavy on cheese and chocolate.
Whilst you have to be careful not to over stuff these and make them too heavy, there is room for a little veggie boost.
Finely chop a mushroom (or half, depending on the size) and add on top of the brie before the cranberry sauce. You could also do the same with a little spinach and finely chop it. Don't add anything too watery, as it can make the pastry soggy.
How to Make Cranberry Brie Bites
It really couldn't be any easier to make these brie bites. You simply add squares of puff pastry to a muffin tin, add brie and cranberry sauce and then bake. Then, most importantly, eat and enjoy!
Prep: Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Step 1: Grease a muffin tin (we used cooking spray) and add a square of pastry to each hole, gently pressing in.
- Step 2: Add a slice of Brie, two teaspoons of cranberry sauce and a small sprig of rosemary.
- Step 3: Bake in the oven for 15 minutes until the pastry is golden brown.
Storage
Store: If you have any leftovers of these cranberry and brie bites (unlikely, they are amazing and usually go within seconds of us putting them on the table) then you can store them in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3 days.
Freeze: Yes, you can freeze them. They won't taste quite the same when defrosted, but they are still tasty. You can either freeze them unbaked or once cooked wait for them to cool and freeze them. Simply put them on a single layer on a baking tray and freeze until solid. You can then put them in a ziplock bag and then will be good for about a month.
Reheat: You can reheat these from the fridge or freezer. Simply put them on a lined baking tray and then loosely cover with foil. Put them in a preheated oven at 180°C/160°C(fan)/350°F/Gas 5 and cook until warmed through (around 10 minutes from the fridge).
Dannii's Top Tips
- Whilst it might be tempting, don't overload the pastry with brie and cranberry as it will all ooze out as the pastry rises.
- If you have a really gooey brie to begin with (which is the best tasting in our opinion), then you can put it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting. This will make the cut squares of brie easier to handle and add to the pastry.
- Don't get the pastry out of the fridge too early. If you leave it out too long and it warms up, it's really hard to work with and get in the muffin tin.
- Some crushed pecans or walnuts on top add a nice crunch.
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Recipe
Cranberry Brie Bites
Ingredients
- 280 g (10 oz) Puff pastry
- 130 g (4.5 oz) Brie - cut into 12 equal pieces
- 100 g (0.33 cups) Cranberry sauce
- Fresh rosemary - (optional)
Instructions
- Preheat your oven to 200°C/180°C(fan)/400°F/Gas 6.
- Grease a muffin tin and add a square of pastry to each hole, gently pressing in.
- Add a slice of Brie, two teaspoons of cranberry sauce and a small sprig of rosemary.
- Bake in the oven for 15 minutes.
Recipe Tips
- Whilst it might be tempting, don't overload the pastry with brie and cranberry as it will all ooze out as the pastry rises.
- If you have a really gooey brie to begin with (which is the best tasting in our opinion), then you can put it in the freezer for 15 minutes before cutting. This will make the cut squares of brie easier to handle and add to the pastry.
- Only get the pastry out of the fridge just before you are about to cut it in to squares. If you leave it out too long and it warms up, it's really hard to work with and get in the muffin tin.
- We topped out brie and cranberry bites with a sprig of fresh rosemary before baking. This adds lots of delicious flavour to the brie. You could swap it for thyme, or leave it out completely. You could also just add them before serving for decoration.
- Some crushed pecans on top add a nice crunch.
Nutritional Information
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As all appliances vary, cooking times are a guide. Please note that by changing the serving size, the cooking time may also need to be altered.
Kylie says
I'll be switching to camembert because i bought a massive wheel of it at costco! Such a great recipe.
Eileen Kelly says
I'm all about the appetizers and these cranberry brie bites are winners. Super easy to make and everyone loved them.
David says
great appetizer idea for Thanksgiving or Christmas! I love brie on its own but its even better when melted with other tasty ingredients as you do in this recipe.
Jen says
I love the smoothness of the brie with the tartness of the cranberry. So delicious!
Chris Collins says
Cranberry and brie is a match made in heaven! This is delicious finger food!
Jacqueline Meldrum says
What a brilliant idea! These are perfect for a Christmas starter.
Tawnie says
Cranberry and brie is a match made in heaven! Made these for Thanksgiving and they were a hit!
Charla says
Oh yes! Cranberry and brie are super festive. Adding to my list of baked goods.
Amy says
Cranberry and brie is the perfect combination and so great for Christmas!
Shanna says
These are so yummy and I can't wait to make them again for christmas.