Ingredients
Pastry
- 1 sheet puff pastry
Filling
- 8 ounces Brie cheese
- 1 cup cranberry sauce
Other
- 1 egg (beaten, for egg wash)
- Fresh rosemary (for garnish)
Instructions
- Preheat the oven: Set your oven to 375°F (190°C) to get it ready for baking the bites.
- Prepare the puff pastry: Lay the puff pastry sheet on a lightly floured surface and roll it out gently. Cut the pastry into even squares suitable for bite-sized portions.
- Add the Brie cheese: Place a piece of Brie cheese on each puff pastry square, ensuring it's evenly distributed for creamy bites.
- Top with cranberry sauce: Spoon a generous amount of tart cranberry sauce over the Brie on each square to add a sweet and tangy flavor contrast.
- Fold the pastry: Bring the corners of each puff pastry square up and over the filling to form neat little pockets enclosing the Brie and cranberry.
- Apply egg wash: Brush the tops of the pastry pockets with beaten egg to give them a shiny, golden appearance after baking.
- Bake: Place the prepared bites on a baking sheet and bake them in the preheated oven for 15-20 minutes or until the pastry turns golden brown and puffed.
- Garnish and serve: Once baked, remove from oven and garnish each bite with fresh rosemary for a fragrant and elegant finish before serving.
Notes
- For a sweeter flavor profile, drizzle honey over the cranberry sauce before baking.
- You can prepare these bites in advance and freeze them before baking to save time later.
- Prep Time: 15 minutes
- Cook Time: 20 minutes
- Category: Appetizers
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
- Diet: Vegetarian
