Description
Golden puff pastry embraces Cranberry Brie Appetizers with elegant simplicity, wrapping creamy French cheese and tangy cranberry sauce in buttery layers. Quick winter holiday bites offer delightful contrasts you’ll savor at festive gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
Main Ingredients:
- 1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
- 8 ounces (226 grams) brie cheese, cut into small cubes
- 1/4 cup (60 milliliters) cranberry sauce
Nuts and Optional Additions:
- 1/4 cup (30 grams) chopped pecans or walnuts (optional)
Garnish:
- Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
Instructions
- Warm the culinary workspace by preheating the oven to a precise 400°F (200°C), ensuring an ideal environment for transforming delicate ingredients.
- Gently unfurl the puff pastry sheet across a lightly dusted surface, creating an elegant canvas for the upcoming appetizer. Employ a sharp blade or circular cutter to segment the pastry into 12 uniform squares, maintaining precision and aesthetic appeal.
- Carefully nestle each pastry square into mini muffin cavities, softly molding the delicate dough to create delightful little vessels. Position a tender cube of creamy Brie at the center of each pastry pocket, allowing it to serve as a luxurious foundation.
- Lovingly crown each Brie-filled pastry with a generous dollop of vibrant cranberry sauce, introducing a tangy contrast to the rich cheese. For an added layer of complexity, scatter a delicate sprinkle of finely chopped nuts across the surface, enhancing texture and depth.
- Slide the muffin tin into the preheated oven, allowing the appetizers to transform over 12-15 minutes. Watch for the pastry to achieve a golden, puffy perfection that signals culinary success.
- Extract the mini bites from the oven, permitting them a brief moment to settle and cool slightly. For an elegant finishing touch, adorn with sprigs of fragrant rosemary, offering a visual and aromatic flourish before presenting these irresistible morsels to eager guests.
Notes
- Opt for all-butter puff pastry to achieve a richer, flakier texture that elevates the appetizer’s delicate layers.
- Chill pastry squares briefly before filling to prevent butter from melting and ensure crisp, defined edges during baking.
- Select a soft, creamy Brie for maximum meltability and smooth consistency that pairs perfectly with tangy cranberry sauce.
- Experiment with alternative sauces like fig jam or pepper jelly for unique flavor variations that complement the cheese’s richness.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 15 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 12
- Calories: 160
- Sugar: 2 g
- Sodium: 180 mg
- Fat: 12 g
- Saturated Fat: 6 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 4 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 14 g
- Fiber: 1 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 30 mg