Puff Pastry: Puff pastry is perfect for these little bites, but if you can’t find it, you can also use crescent dough cut into little squares.Both parsley and thyme are milder herbs and would pair just fine with the other flavors. If you would like another herb to give you that festive look, you can also try fresh parsley or thyme. Rosemary: If you don’t love rosemary, you can skip it completely.Brie Substitutions: You can use any soft cheese you like, goat cheese would also go very well in this little bite.It is super easy to make, but store bought is totally fine. No time to make the homemade cranberry sauce? You can use store bought: You can use store bought cranberry sauce if you want.Here are some tips on making these Cranberry Brie Bites that may be helpful to you: If any cheese or cranberry sauce has oozed out of tin, use a small spoon to scoop it back into puff pastry. I recommend turning the pan about half way through baking to ensure even cooking and browning.įinish: Remove from oven and allow to cool for a few minutes. Repeat steps with second sheet of puff pastry.īake: Bake for 18 to 20 minutes, until flaky and golden brown. Top with a small spoonful of cranberry sauce and a piece or two of fresh rosemary on top. Place a piece of brie into center of each piece of dough. Poke a few holes into bottom of each piece of dough.įill: Cut brie into 24 roughly even pieces. Press dough firmly into each mini cupcake tin. This will help achieve a more even and thorough bake.Ĭut Into Squares: Next, cut sheet of puff pasty into 12 even pieces. (Store second piece of pastry in the fridge until ready for use.) Lightly roll out puff pastry until it is an even thickness. Prepare Puff Pastry: Lightly flour a working surface and spread one thawed puff pasty sheet out. You just have to fill each puff pastry square with your fillings and bake them! At this point, you can refrigerate your cranberry sauce until you are ready to use it.Īfter you make your homemade cranberry sauce, the rest of this recipe is a breeze. Season: Reduce the heat to low and then add the remaining cranberries along with a pinch of kosher salt, black pepper, and stir until combined.įinish and Cool: Cook on low for another 2 minutes, then remove from heat and set aside to allow to cool down.
Pop: Increase the heat to medium, stirring constantly, and cook until cranberries begin to pop. Simmer, stirring occasionally, for about 10 minutes, until cranberries soften. Simmer: Combine cranberries, sugar, orange zest and water in a sauce pan. Homemade cranberry sauce really adds a ton more flavor to your Cranberry Brie Bites! Here’s what you need to do to make your own cranberry sauce: It gives food a beautiful look and a crunchy, salty finish. Unlike traditional salt, flaky sea salt is a finishing salt in larger crystals.
Orange Zest: or lemon zest will also work in a pinch!.Dixie Crystals Granulated Sugar: my favorite brand of sugar!.
Fresh Cranberries: you can also use frozen whole cranberries.Ready for the best Christmas appetizer experience of your life? If so, round up the following ingredients: Can I Use Store Bought Cranberry Sauce?.Looking for more brie appetizers? If you love these Cranberry Brie Bites, you will also probably love my fresh Strawberry Brie Crostini! Serve them warm, when the cheese is all melted, with a little flaky sea salt on top and watch them disappear! This easy Christmas appetizer starts with fresh homemade cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and a little fresh rosemary, wrapped in puff pastry and baked until golden brown. They are extra festive with the bright red cranberry sauce and pop of green from the rosemary, but they taste even better than they look! If you are looking for a fun and festive holiday appetizer, these Cranberry Brie Bites are one of my favorites that we make every year for a Christmas appetizer. *This recipe is sponsored by Dixie Crystals* Festive Cranberry Brie Bites These are always one of the first appetizers to go! These delicious Cranberry Brie Bites are a festive and easy holiday appetizer, made with buttery puff pastry, homemade cranberry sauce, creamy brie, and topped with fresh rosemary.
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