New favorite party game: eat all of the Cranberry Brie Bites before the other guests notice. Buttery, flaky, and filled with tangy cranberry and creamy brie cheese, each one of these addictive little nuggets tastes like a mini baked brie.
These brie bites are perfectly sized for popping right into your pie (er, puff pastry) hole and have a dangerous way of disappearing at holiday parties.
Also, between friends, I won’t tell anyone if you start munching on the cranberry brie bites before the guests arrive.
Cranberries and brie cheese are a classic combo and taste positively cheery wrapped in flaky puff pastry. In the oven, the puff pastry becomes a golden cloud and the brie warm and creamy, and the sweet cranberry sauce adds a festive pop to every bite.
A dollop of cranberry, a cube of brie. Each of these bite-sized brie appetizers is a puff pastry present, and I say we have been very, very good this year.
Yes, you can freeze cranberry Brie bites. Flash freeze them on a baking sheet, then transfer the frozen bites to a zip-top freezer bag or freezer-safe container. Wrap in foil for extra protection. Freeze for up to two months.
How to Make Cranberry Brie Bites
These brie bites are a holiday party rockstar. They’re always a hit and, once the puff pastry is sealed, these brie and cranberry bites can be frozen for weeks.
With these easy bites, you’ll have one less worry when you’re stressing over the holiday meals, and you’ll be fully prepared to feed any hungry relatives who descend upon your house unannounced.
- Cranberries. These tart, beautifully-colored beauties are bursting with holiday flavor. With oodles of fiber and vitamins, cranberries are also a nutritious addition.
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- 1 cup fresh cranberries
- 3 tablespoons orange juice
- 2 tablespoons water
- 1 tablespoon honey
- 1/4 teaspoon ground cinnamon
- 1/8 teaspoon kosher salt
- 2 sheets puff pastry 10×10 inch, thawed in the refrigerator overnight (I like Pepperidge Farm)
- 1 large egg beaten
- 4 ounces Brie cheese cold and cut into small pieces (about 1/4-inch cubes)
- Prepare the cranberry sauce: Combine the cranberries, orange juice, water, honey, cinnamon, and salt in a small saucepan. Bring to a simmer over medium heat and cook for 10 minutes, until the cranberries break down and thicken. Let cool. Taste and add additional salt, honey, or orange as desired. Make sure you are happy with the flavor of the sauce, as it will have a big impact on the final taste of the bites.
- Unfold the thawed puff pastry on a lightly floured work surface. With a rolling pin, gently roll the pastry so that it is an even 11-inch square. With a 1 1/2-inch round biscuit or cookie cutter, cut circles out of the pastry, leaving as little space as possible between each circle, about 48 rounds total from one sheet. (If you use a larger biscuit cutter, leave space between the circles, or have a smaller size sheet of puff pastry, please note that the recipe yield will be smaller.)
- Beat the egg in a small bowl, then lightly brush each pastry round. Top half of the pastry rounds with 1/4 teaspoon cranberry sauce and 1 small piece brie cheese, rind included.
- Carefully place the remaining pastry rounds on top of the brie and cranberry, brushed-egg-side down. Pinch the ends closed, then gently crimp the edges with a fork to secure. Prick each pastry with a fork to allow the air to escape. (If making ahead, see notes section below.) Repeat with second pastry sheet.
- Place a rack in the upper third of the oven and preheat the oven to 375 degrees F. Line a baking sheet with parchment paper. Place pastry on the prepared sheet and brush lightly with egg. Bake for 12 to 16 minutes, or until puffed and golden brown. Remove from the oven and allow to cool for at least 15 minutes before serving. Serve warm or at room temperature.
- IMPORTANT NOTE ON YIELD: If you are planning to make these cranberry brie bites for a crowd, please carefully read the directions about the yield. I got 48 bites when I used a very small biscuit cutter, rolled the pastry quite thin, and packed the circles tightly on the puff pastry so that almost no scraps remained. If your biscuit cutter is even a teeny bit larger (or if you use a smaller sheet of puff pastry or don’t pack the circles as tightly), you could end up with a much smaller amount. If you aren’t sure, I suggest purchasing a little extra puff pastry and making extra cranberry sauce, just in case. No one will complain about too much baked brie!
- TO MAKE AHEAD: Assembled but unbaked puff pastry bites can be placed on a parchment-lined baking sheet and frozen. If freezing for later, still poke holes in the top but omit the exterior egg wash. Once frozen, remove the bites from the baking sheet and transfer to an airtight bag. When ready to bake, apply the exterior egg wash. Puff pastry bites may be baked from frozen or thawed in the refrigerator, then baked chilled. If baking from frozen, keep the oven temperature the same, adding 3 to 5 minutes to the baking time.
- TO STORE: Refrigerate leftover bites in an airtight storage container for up to 2 days.
- TO REHEAT: You can reheat cranberry brie bites. Rewarm leftovers on a baking sheet in the oven at 375 degrees F.
- TO FREEZE: Freeze brie bites in an airtight freezer-safe storage container for up to 3 months. Reheat from frozen in the oven at 350 degrees F.
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FAQ
How do you reheat brie bites?
Do you take the rind off brie before baking?
Can I freeze brie in puff pastry?
How do you reheat frozen brie?
Can cranberry Brie bites be frozen?
To freeze, let the brie bites cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Place in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for several hours and reheat in the oven or air fryer. Assemble these cranberry brie bites up to 2 days ahead of time.
Can you freeze raspberries?
Yes. Raspberries can be frozen in order to preserve their freshness for a longer period of time. They can be frozen for several months (up to an average of 8 months maintaining quality).
Can You reheat cranberry Brie bites?
Thaw at room temperature for several hours and reheat in the oven or air fryer. Assemble these cranberry brie bites up to 2 days ahead of time. Store the mini muffin pan with the assembled bites in the fridge, covered with plastic cling wrap. Then, pop into the oven when ready to bake. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the cook time.
Can I make cranberry Brie bites ahead of time?
Optionally, sprinkle a little flaky salt on top and serve. Make ahead instructions: Assemble these cranberry brie bites up to 2 days ahead of time. Store the mini muffin pan with the assembled bites in the fridge, covered with plastic cling wrap. Then, pop into the oven when ready to bake. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the cook time.