Cranberry Brie Bites made with flaky puff pastry, gooey melty brie, and sweet cranberry sauce is loaded with sweet and savory flavor. These holiday appetizers are quick and easy to make with 5 ingredients, can be made days ahead, and are freezer-friendly too.

Plus, they look stunning in a spread and taste unbelievably good. Become the hit of the holiday season by whipping up a batch or two of these Cranberry Brie Bites before your next gathering. You might never make another appy for Christmas again!

Why You'll Love These Cranberry Brie Bites

• The perfect blend of sweet and savory. Gooey salty cheese, sweet fruity cranberry sauce, and crunchy pecans. This brie appy has it all — flavor and texture.
• Made with just 5 ingredients. Cranberry brie bites are easy to make with just 5 simple ingredients — puff pasty, cranberry sauce, brie, pecans, and rosemary.
• Picture-worthy without a ton of hassle. Though these baked brie bites will look like you spend hours painstakingly crafting each one, you can finish a batch in only 30 minutes!
• Quick to make. Brie cheese, frozen puff pastry, and pre-made cranberry sauce are the secrets to making this delicious holiday appetizer quick! Once the puff pastry has thawed, it will only take a few minutes to assemble them before baking them to perfection.
• Great for holiday parties. This cranberry brie appetizer is guaranteed to be a hit wherever you serve them! They are festive and loaded with fall flavors. These handheld bites are easy to snack on so you may need to make a double batch!
• Easy to transport. They’re easy to transport and can go anywhere you take them. Unlike Cranberry Baked Brie (which is just as delicious but hard to take to go).

Ingredient Notes

To make these delicious Cranberry Brie Bites, you will need the following ingredients (full measurements in recipe card below):

• cooking oil spray - pick one with a subtle flavor like coconut oil spray, avocado oil spray, or a blend of the two.
• frozen puff pastry - if you’re in the practice of making your own puff pastry from scratch, you can use it here. Otherwise, frozen puff pastry (thawed) does the trick nicely and saves a ton of time.
• all-purpose flour - the flour is just for dusting the dough and preventing it from sticking to the surface or the rolling pin when it’s being worked.
• brie cheese - brie has a naturally sweet, slightly nutty flavor and a soft, creamy texture. Some substitutes that would yield a similar result would be Camembert or goat cheese.
• whole berry cranberry sauce - it’s important to make sure you get the cranberry sauce that contains whole berries (or make your own Homemade Cranberry Sauce) and not just the jellied cranberry sauce. The berries give the baked brie appetizer a more substantial bite and offer better texture.
• pecans - walnuts, slivered almonds, pine nuts or pistachios would also work. You can also choose to omit the nuts altogether, though they add a nice crunch and festive flavor.
• rosemary - the fresh rosemary adds a delicious aroma and a seasonal flair to the appetizer, but you can omit it or replace it with a similar herb if you don’t have rosemary.

You will also need measuring cups and spoons, mini muffin pan, knife, and fork.

How to Make the Best Cranberry Brie Bites

1. Cut out puff pastry. On a lightly floured surface, unroll the thawed sheet of puff pastry into a 10x14-inch rectangle. Cut into 24 squares (4 columns and 6 rows).

2. Place into pan. Grease a 24-cup mini muffin pan with cooking spray oil. Gently take each square and place them into the muffin tin slots to create a little pastry cup. Use a fork to lightly prick the bottom of each pastry cup.

3. Fill. Chop the brie into 24 small pieces (½-inch pieces), and place one piece into each of the pastry cups in the mini muffin tray. Top each piece of Brie with 1 teaspoon cranberry sauce. Evenly divide the pecans on top and top with a piece of rosemary.

4. Bake. Bake in a 375F preheated oven for 15 minutes, until the puff pastry is golden brown on the edges.
5. Serve. Let the bites cool in the pan for 5 minutes, then serve warm or at room temperature. Optionally, sprinkle a little flaky salt on top and serve.

Storage and Freezing Instructions

How to Store

Transfer any leftover baked brie bites into an airtight container or place in a large sealed plastic bag and store in the refrigerator for up to a week.

How to Reheat

Reheat in the oven at 350F for about 5 minutes or in the air fryer for a few minutes to crisp up the puff pastry.

How to Freeze

To freeze, let the brie bites cool completely before storing them in an airtight container. Place in the freezer for up to 2-3 months. Thaw at room temperature for several hours and reheat in the oven or air fryer.

Make Ahead Instructions

Assemble these cranberry brie bites up to 2 days ahead of time. Store the mini muffin pan with the assembled bites in the fridge, covered with plastic cling wrap. Then, pop into the oven when ready to bake. You may need to add a couple of minutes to the cook time.

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