Description
Simple, festive, and adaptable bite-sized treats perfect for holiday gatherings.
Ingredients
Scale
- 1 sheet puff pastry (thawed)
- 1 wheel brie (about 8 oz), rind removed and cut into small cubes
- 3/4 cup cranberry sauce or chutney
- 1/4 cup chopped pecans or walnuts (toasted)
- 1 egg + 1 tbsp water (for egg wash)
- Optional: fresh thyme or rosemary for garnish
Instructions
- Preheat oven to 400°F (200°C). Line a baking sheet with parchment.
- Roll puff pastry thin and cut into 24 squares (about 2.5-inch).
- Press pastry squares into a mini muffin tin to form cups.
- Place a small cube of brie into each cup, top with 1 tsp cranberry sauce, and sprinkle with chopped toasted nuts.
- Brush exposed pastry edges with egg wash.
- Bake for 15–18 minutes until pastry is golden and brie is bubbly.
- Cool for 2–3 minutes, then remove to a cooling rack. Garnish with thyme and serve warm.
Notes
Use thick cranberry chutney for less moisture; too wet a topping can make bottoms soggy. Toasting the nuts enhances the flavor and crunch.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 18 minutes
- Category: Appetizer
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 1 bite
- Calories: 120
- Sugar: 4g
- Sodium: 180mg
- Fat: 8g
- Saturated Fat: 4g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3g
- Trans Fat: 0g
- Carbohydrates: 9g
- Fiber: 1g
- Protein: 3g
- Cholesterol: 20mg
Keywords: holiday, finger food, appetizer, brie, cranberry, festive