Description
Quick cranberry & brie bites deliver elegant party flavor with minimal prep. Crisp pastry shells cradle melted cheese and tangy fruit, promising delightful crowd-pleasing results you’ll adore.
Ingredients
Scale
- 400 g (14 oz) ready-rolled puff pastry
- 150 g (5.3 oz) brie cheese
- 6 tbsps cranberry sauce
- 1 egg (lightly whisked)
- Fresh thyme leaves
Instructions
- Preheat Setup: Position oven rack centrally and warm to 200°C (400°F), line baking sheet with parchment paper or silicone mat.
- Pastry Preparation: Unfurl puff pastry sheet, brush with egg wash for golden finish, then slice into uniform small rectangles, stacking two pieces together to create sturdy bases.
- Initial Baking: Transfer doubled pastry pieces onto prepared sheet, bake for 10 minutes until risen and golden brown.
- Cheese Integration: Remove pastries from oven, top each with a slice of Brie cheese, then return to oven for 2-3 minutes to melt cheese thoroughly.
- Final Garnish: Embellish each bite with a dollop of cranberry sauce and sprinkle fresh thyme leaves for aromatic complexity.
- Serving Suggestion: Present immediately while warm, ensuring guests experience the harmonious blend of crispy pastry, molten cheese, and vibrant cranberry sauce.
Notes
- Pastry Precision: Roll puff pastry gently to maintain its delicate layers and prevent tearing for a flakier texture.
- Egg Wash Technique: Brush egg wash sparingly and evenly to achieve a consistent golden-brown color without making the pastry soggy.
- Cheese Melting Tip: Remove bites from oven just as Brie starts to soften to prevent overcooking and maintain its creamy consistency.
- Serving Strategy: Prepare bites just before serving to ensure maximum crispness and temperature contrast between pastry and warm cheese.
- Prep Time: 10 minutes
- Cook Time: 12 minutes
- Category: Appetizer, Snacks
- Method: Baking
- Cuisine: American
Nutrition
- Serving Size: 13
- Calories: 130
- Sugar: 3 g
- Sodium: 220 mg
- Fat: 8 g
- Saturated Fat: 4 g
- Unsaturated Fat: 3 g
- Trans Fat: 0 g
- Carbohydrates: 12 g
- Fiber: 0.5 g
- Protein: 3 g
- Cholesterol: 20 mg