Baked Cranberry Brie Bites (Printable Version)
Golden puff pastry cups with creamy brie, tart cranberry sauce, and optional candied pecans for a festive touch.
# Ingredients Required:
→ Pastry
01 -
1 sheet puff pastry, thawed
→ Cheese
02 -
113 grams brie cheese, cut into 12 cubes
→ Toppings
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120 milliliters cranberry sauce (store-bought or homemade)
04 -
30 milliliters candied pecans, chopped (optional)
05 -
Fresh rosemary sprigs for garnish (optional)
# Guide to Cooking:
01 -
Preheat the oven to 190°C and lightly grease a mini muffin tin.
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Roll out thawed puff pastry and cut into 12 equal squares. Press each square gently into the muffin cups, forming small pastry shells.
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Place a cube of brie into each pastry shell. Spoon cranberry sauce evenly over the brie, then sprinkle with chopped candied pecans if desired.
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Bake for 15 to 18 minutes until the pastry is golden brown and the cheese is bubbly.
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Allow bites to cool in the pan for 5 minutes. Garnish each with a small rosemary sprig before serving.
# Extra Suggestions:
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For best results, ensure the puff pastry is well thawed but kept cold to achieve a crisp texture.