These cranberry brie bites are an easy, bite sized appetizer that is sure to be a hit at your next holiday gathering. Flakey puff pastry filled with melted brie and sweet cranberries, this is a super simple, three ingredient appetizer.

Cranberry brie puff pastry bites are one of my favorite appetizers to make throughout the holiday season. A great way to use leftover cranberry sauce, these little bites can be put together with just a handful of ingredients.

When I am hosting Thanksgiving or Christmas Eve dinner I always make these easy cranberry bites. They are always a huge hit, I usually have to double the recipe because they disappear so fast.

Want more cranberry recipes, be sure to try baked brie with cranberries, cranberry jalapeno dip, and cranberry cream cheese pinwheels.

Why You’ll Love This Recipe

• Delicious combination of flavors. Brie and cranberry pair together perfectly.
• Festive holiday appetizer. Colorful red cranberries add a festive touch to your holiday table.
• Easy finger food. You can easily pick these up and eat in a few bites.
• Great way to use leftover cranberry sauce. If you have any leftovers, this is the perfect way to use them up.

Ingredients

These cranberry brie bites are made with a flakey puff pastry base and just a few other simple ingredients.

• Puff pastry: Flakey puff pastry is the perfect vessel for the cranberry sauce.
• All purpose flour: You will need just a little flour to dust your cutting board to prevent to puff pastry from sticking.
• Brie cheese: Brie is a soft, creamy cheese that pairs perfectly with cranberries. You can leave the rind on because it is edible and can help hold the cheese in place.
• Cranberry sauce: Use whole berry cranberry sauce for this recipe. Canned or homemade cranberry sauce both work well.
• Optional: You can add chopped pecans, candied pecans, fresh rosemary, or a drizzle of honey for a little something extra.

How To Make Cranberry Brie Bites

You can whip these cranberry bites up in about 30 minutes.

1. Lightly dust a cutting board with flour. Roll out the thawed puff pastry and then cut into 24 squares.
2. Place each puff pastry square in a lightly greased mini muffin tin.

3. Fill each puff pastry square with the brie.
4. Top with a little cranberry sauce.

5. Bake at 375 degrees for about 15 minute or until golden brown.
6. Serve these puff pastry bites warm.

Heather’s Recipe Tips

• Make sure to thaw the puff pastry according to the package directions.
• Cut the puff pastry into even squares. I like using a pizza cutter or large knife for this.
• Freeze the brie before for about 15 minutes before cutting.
• Let them cool a little before removing from the muffin tin.

Variations

• Nuts: Add a little crunch by topping the bites with chopped pecans, chopped walnuts, or pistachios.
• Crescent roll dough: Substitute the puff pastry with crescent roll dough.
• Orange: Stir in some orange zest with the cranberry sauce.
• Jalapenos: If you want a spicy bite, top with a thin slice of jalapeno pepper.
• Bacon: Top with cooked and crumbled bacon.
• Regular muffin cup: Use a regular size muffin tin for larger bites.

Storage Instructions

Store any leftover puff pastry cranberry bites in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 2 days.

Reheat in the oven at 300 degrees F until warmed.

These cranberry bites do not freeze well.

More Holiday Appetizers

• Bacon wrapped water chestnuts
• Sausage wonton cups
• Cream cheese and olive stuffed celery
• Cream cheese shrimp dip