3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites

Name: 3-Ingredient Cranberry Brie Bites
Prep time: 15 min
Total time: 30 min
Yield: 24
Ingredients: 1 package (17 1/4 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed; 1/2 lb Brie cheese; 1 cup cranberry sauce (purchased or homemade)

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Kitchen Tested

Prep 15 min
Total 30 min
Servings 24

Three ingredients and 30 minutes make these cranberry-Brie bites the easiest and fastest appetizer of all time (call us up, Guinness Book of World Records). Perfect for holiday parties or literally any other gathering of people who enjoy good food, the flaky puff pastry, creamy melted Brie and tart cranberries offer the perfect mix of sweet and savory. And it’s a good thing they’re so easy to make, because everyone will be demanding a second batch of these cheesy bites. MORE+ LESS-

By Michelle P

Updated December 6, 2019

Ingredients

package (17 1/4 oz) frozen puff pastry, thawed

1/2

lb Brie cheese

cup cranberry sauce (purchased or homemade)

Steps

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1

Preheat oven to 375°F. With a sharp knife or pizza cutter, cut the sheets into approximately 3 inch x 3 inch squares. Press each square into a muffin cavity.
2

Cube the cheese - about a 3/4 inch cube for each (you may have a little cheese left over). Place a cube of brie in the center of each puff pastry square. Top the brie with a small dollop (about 2 tsp) of cranberry sauce.
3

Bake about 10 minites or until puff pastry corners are toasted lightly brown.
4

Let cool 5 minutes before serving.

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Expert Tips

Either canned or homemade cranberry sauce will work deliciously in this recipe.
For best results, be sure to thaw the puff pastry according to package directions so it’s easier to work with.
Other sweet toppings like raspberry jam, strawberry preserves or orange marmalade can be used in place of the cranberry sauce, making this an all-seasons appetizer. The key to the brilliance of this recipe is to use something sweet to compliment the cheese.

Nutrition Information

Nutrition Facts

Serving Size: 1 Serving

Calories: 160
Calories from Fat: 90

% Daily Value

Total Fat: 10g; 16%
Saturated Fat 3 1/2g 17% Trans Fat 2g
Cholesterol: 10mg; 3%
Sodium: 115mg; 5%
Potassium: 30mg; 1%
Total Carbohydrate: 14g; 5%
Dietary Fiber 0g 0% Sugars 4g
Protein: 3g

% Daily Value*:

Vitamin A: 0%; 0%
Vitamin C: 0%; 0%
Calcium: 2%; 2%
Iron: 4%; 4%

Exchanges:

1 Starch; 0 Fruit; 0 Other Carbohydrate; 0 Skim Milk; 0 Low-Fat Milk; 0 Milk; 0 Vegetable; 0 Very Lean Meat; 0 Lean Meat; 0 High-Fat Meat; 2 Fat;

Carbohydrate Choice

*Percent Daily Values are based on a 2,000 calorie diet.

More About This Recipe

These yummy bites might look fancy, but don't let that fool you—definitely let it fool your friends, though! A little fruit, some puff pastry and a pad of melty Brie cheese is all anyone could want out of an appetizer, right? If you’re new to puff pastry, there’s no need to be intimidated. This recipe requires no additional rolling—just thaw the frozen puff pastry and cut with a pizza cutter. These Brie bites are so quick and easy, you’ll have plenty of time to make other delicious holiday-ready appetizers to wow your guests with.