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Easy Cranberry Brie Bites Best Holiday Appetizer

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These warm, buttery bites combine flaky puff pastry, creamy Brie, and tart cranberry sauce for the perfect holiday appetizer. Ready in under 30 minutes, they’re a crowd-pleaser that will make you look like a kitchen hero without breaking a sweat.

Ingredients

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  • 1 sheet frozen puff pastry, thawed (Pepperidge Farm recommended)
  • 4 ounces Brie cheese, cut into 12 small cubes (rind left on)
  • 1/3 cup cranberry sauce (homemade or canned; Ocean Spray whole berry recommended)
  • 1 large egg, beaten (for egg wash)
  • 1 tablespoon fresh thyme leaves (plus extra for garnish)
  • Flaky sea salt, for finishing (optional)

Instructions

  1. Preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment paper.
  2. On a lightly floured surface, unfold the thawed puff pastry sheet. Cut into 12 equal squares, about 2 inches each (4 strips lengthwise, then 3 strips crosswise).
  3. Place the pastry squares on the prepared baking sheet, spacing them about 1 inch apart. Drop a small spoonful of cranberry sauce (about 1/2 teaspoon) in the center of each square. Top with a cube of Brie. Sprinkle a few fresh thyme leaves over the cheese.
  4. Gently bring the four corners of each square together over the filling, pinching the edges to seal lightly. The filling should peek out a little.
  5. Beat the egg in a small bowl with a splash of water (about 1 teaspoon). Brush the tops of each pastry bundle lightly with the egg wash.
  6. Bake for 15-18 minutes, until the pastry is puffed up and golden brown. The Brie should be bubbly and oozing slightly.
  7. Remove from the oven and let cool on the baking sheet for 2-3 minutes. Sprinkle with flaky sea salt and a few extra thyme leaves while still warm. Serve immediately.

Notes

Keep the pastry cold for best flakiness. Don’t overfill the bites. Watch the oven closely as they can go from golden to burnt quickly. Let rest 2 minutes before serving to avoid burning your mouth. For best results, serve immediately after baking.

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